Police are reminding the public that firing a gun within the city limits is illegal and warns that any violators will be arrested.
Omaha police are calling on the public not to fire guns into the air to celebrate the New Year.
Police say celebratory gunfire remains a problem in many cities, particularly during the holiday season, and can end in tragedy when innocent people are hit by the stray bullets. Police note that any bullet fired from a gun, even into the sky, must land somewhere, and the risks are significant for injury or death.
Police are reminding the public that firing a gun within the city limits is illegal and warns that any violators will be arrested.
