North Omaha community members react to deadly shooting along North 24th Street
North Omaha community members are asking residents to put down the weapons. It's in response to the latest deadly shooting along 24th Street. The N 24th Street Business Improvement District hosted an event near where the deadly shooting took place. READ MORE: Police identify five victims in shooting at 24th and Binney St.Head of the BID Lavonya Goodwin said the meeting was not just to offer thoughts and prayers but to call the community to action. She said they need additional support from elected leaders, police, property owners and the community to stop the violence. Jan. 12 marked the second homicide of 2025 in Omaha. The mass shooting killed one person and injured four others near 24th and Binney streets. Police were called to the scene around 3 a.m. Sunday when ShotSpotter detected 14 rounds.Officers found two victims with gunshots, while three others took themselves to local hospitals.Police have identified the deceased victim as Brandon Jones, 37.The other victims are expected to survive. According to OPD crime mapping, the last homicide to happen on 24th Street was back in April 2024 when Artell Evans was shot and killed. MORE DETAILS: Omaha police identify 30-year-old man killed in shooting, arrest 4 suspectsIn the North Omaha BID area since 2023, there have been four homicides on 24th Street.They were located at Binney, Maple, Ohio and Decatur streets. Goodwin said the BID has brought in over $15 million to improve infrastructure like sidewalks, add bus shelters, and help small businesses. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
