Sunday night bore witness to a tragic event in Omaha as one individual lost their life while another suffered critical injuries following a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Omaha.
The Omaha Police Department was dispatched to Citadel Apartments, situated just north of 86th and Q Streets, at approximately 8:45 p.m. after reports of gunfire emerged, a spokesperson confirmed.
Victims Found in Vehicle, Critical Condition
On reaching the location, the police discovered two victims with gunshot injuries inside a vehicle. One victim was declared deceased at the scene, a stark indication of the severity of the Omaha shooting incident. The second victim, found in a critical condition, was immediately transported to the Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy via ambulance. Details regarding the identities of the victims have yet to be disclosed by the police.
A Rising Trend: Omaha Shooting Statistics
The Omaha shooting marks the 10th homicide in Omaha in 2023, drawing an alarming parallel with the homicide rates from the previous years. As it stands, the city recorded 11 homicides by this time last year, 19 in 2021, and a staggering 20 in 2020.
Plea for Public Assistance
The Omaha Police Department is urging anyone with any information relating to this incident to come forward. The OPD Homicide Unit can be reached at 402-444-5656, or information can be given anonymously through Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP, www.omahacrimestoppers.org, or the P3 Tips mobile app.
