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.
Midland, TX – Authorities responded to reports of a shooting incident at Soft Suds Car Wash, located at 4300 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, earlier today.
According to witness accounts, a physical altercation involving approximately seven individuals escalated into gunfire.
During the confrontation, at least one person brandished a firearm and discharged multiple rounds.
As the situation unfolded, an employee and a customer took cover while authorities were contacted.
Midland Police Department (MPD) officers arrived swiftly, but at least one individual involved in the incident fled the scene.
In response to the shooting, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter was deployed to conduct an aerial search for the suspect(s), making multiple passes over the area before concluding its search operation.
As a precautionary measure, several nearby schools were placed on either lockdown or secure hold, ensuring the safety of students and staff while authorities assessed the situation.
At this time, Midland Police Department has not yet released an official statement confirming the details of the incident.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify all parties involved.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Midland Police Department at (432) 685-7108 or Crime Stoppers at (432) 694-TIPS (8477).