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
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.