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.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.