Crime
37-year-old Brandon Jones killed after shooting at 24th and Binney Street in Omaha
All injured reported to be in stable condition.
A shooting early Sunday morning at 24th and Binney Streets in Omaha has left one person dead and four others injured.
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. when a gunshot detection system recorded at least 14 gunshots near what authorities believe to be an after-hours club.
Upon arrival, Omaha police officers encountered a large crowd at the scene, prompting them to call for additional backup to help disperse the gathering.
Two critically injured victims were discovered at the scene.
Brandon Jones, 37, was found unresponsive and was provided CPR before being transported to Nebraska Medicine, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The second victim, Cameron Brown, 32, was also transported to Nebraska Medicine with critical but non-life-threatening injuries.
Three additional victims, identified as Derrick Bothwell, 48, Robert Johnson, 55, and Phillip Gaines, 57, sought medical attention on their own and arrived at Creighton University Medical Center with injuries.
They are all reported to be in stable condition.
In response to the incident, officers shut down 24th Street from Wirt to Locust Streets to secure and investigate the area.
Police spent several hours collecting evidence and processing the scene.
Authorities believe this was an isolated incident and have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Omaha Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the unit directly at 402-444-5656 or submit tips anonymously through Omaha Crimestoppers at 402-444-STOP.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.