Crime
6-year-old Alonni Barfield killed in Northeast Omaha shooting
Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and it remains unclear whether it was accidental or intentional.
UPDATE: Omaha Police have apprehended Yolanda Barfield, 33, in connection with a tragic shooting in North Omaha that claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl.
In an update released Monday, authorities confirmed that Barfield has been charged with child abuse by neglect and child abuse by intent. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Omaha, NE – The Omaha Police Department has identified the 6-year-old girl fatally wounded in a shooting on Sunday afternoon as Alonni Barfield.
Officers were dispatched to the area of 32nd Street and Redick Avenue around 4:00 PM after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found young Alonni Barfield suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported the child to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for treatment.
Tragically, despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and it remains unclear whether it was accidental or intentional.
Detectives continue to work at the scene, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the events that led to the tragic incident.
The Omaha Police Department has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward. The investigation remains active, and additional updates will be provided as they become available.
The community mourns the loss of Alonni Barfield, as family and friends are left devastated by the sudden and tragic death of the young girl.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.