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Omaha police said three officers had no choice but to respond the way they did to an armed robbery at a fast-food restaurant Tuesday night that left the suspect and a television crew member dead.At a news conference Wednesday, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer identified the armed robbery suspect as Cortez Washington, 32, a parolee from Missouri. He was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the Nebraska Medical Center.Watch the entire news conferenceOne "Cops" television crew member accompanying responding officers was also struck by gunfire and later died. He was identified as Bryce Dion, 38."It was an officer's roundthat struck Mr. Dion," Schmaderer said.RELATED: 'Cops' contract appears to absolve liability for City of OmahaAuthorities said the incident began as an armed robbery at the Wendy's restaurant near 43rd and Dodge streets."He pointed (a gun) at me and told me to get all the money," said Roxanna Galloway, an assistant manager at Wendy's who witnessed the shooting.Video: Wendy's asst. manager describes moments before shootingSee photos from the sceneVideo: 'Cops' TV show crew member killed by police gunfireDetective Darren Cunningham, who had just responded to a robbery at a nearby Little Caesar's Pizza, called for backup from the Wendy's around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, police said.Officers Brooks Riley and Jason Wilhelm, who were accompanied by a two-member crew with "Cops," immediately responded."I was typing in my numbers to get