Crime
41-year-old Charles Primes killed after shooting in south Omaha
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information about potential suspects or motives.
A 41-year-old man was fatally shot in Omaha on Thursday evening, police confirmed.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near the intersection of 27th and Polk Streets.
Responding officers discovered the victim, identified as Charles Primes, with a gunshot wound. Despite emergency efforts, Primes was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Omaha Police Department has launched a homicide investigation and is working to uncover the circumstances leading to the shooting.
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information about potential suspects or motives.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Omaha Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 402-444-5656 or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in connection with the case. Police emphasize that community cooperation is critical in solving this tragic crime.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.