Omaha Police Chief Says Ames Ave. Shooting Not Random

The investigation continues after one person dies and seven others are injured in a weekend shooting in Omaha in a case that leads to statements from the Mayor and Police Chief.

Officers were called to the area of 33rd and Ames Avenue early Sunday morning and found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

Both were taken to hospitals where one of them, identified by family as 20-year-old Karly Wood, died.

Police say six other people were taken to hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

Mayor Stothert says she has confidence in the Omaha Police Department to thoroughly investigate the shooting and provide the resources needed to ensure public safety.

She calls on anyone who has information about this incident to cooperate with police or use "Omaha Crime Stoppers" to provide anonymous information.

She says the grieving family and friends of the victims deserve to know what happened.

The Police Chief says this does not appear to be a random shooting.

The "Omaha Crime Stoppers" number is 402-444-STOP.

Tips leading to the arrest of a homicide suspect are eligible for an enhanced reward of $25,000.

(Picture from Getty Images)


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