Tragedy Strikes North Omaha in Early Morning Shooting Near Kelly’s Liquor
NORTH OMAHA, NE — In the quiet hours before dawn on Saturday, tragedy unfolded in North Omaha as gunfire rang out just after 4:20 a.m. near the intersection of 30th Street and Bedford Avenue, adjacent to the Kelly’s Liquor parking lot. The early morning shooting has left the community shaken, residents fearful, and authorities working diligently to piece together what happened during the violent incident.
According to Omaha police, officers were dispatched to the scene following multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered at least one individual suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot next to Kelly’s Liquor, a location that has long been a known gathering point for neighborhood residents.
First responders provided immediate medical attention and transported the victim to a nearby hospital. As of the latest updates, the victim’s condition remains unknown, and authorities have not yet released their name pending family notification. Additional individuals may have been involved or injured, though details remain limited as the investigation continues.
Witnesses in the area described a chaotic scene, with reports of multiple shots fired and people fleeing in different directions. Some local residents said they awoke to the sound of gunfire and loud voices, a deeply unsettling experience in what many still consider their lifelong neighborhood.
“This isn’t the North Omaha I remember,” said one long-time resident who asked to remain anonymous. “We’ve always had our struggles, but this kind of violence, this level of fear, it’s different now. We just want peace back in our streets.”
Authorities have cordoned off the area and are canvassing for surveillance footage from nearby businesses and homes. No arrests have been made at this time, and police have not publicly identified any suspects. Investigators are urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist in the ongoing case.
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer issued a brief statement expressing concern over the rising number of violent incidents in the city and reaffirmed the department’s commitment to restoring safety and trust in neighborhoods like North Omaha. “This senseless violence affects all of us. We will not rest until justice is served and our community is safe.”
Community leaders, including local pastors and activists, have also begun organizing outreach and healing efforts in response to the shooting. A candlelight vigil is reportedly being planned in the coming days to honor those impacted and call for an end to gun violence in the area.
The shooting near Kelly’s Liquor is the latest in a troubling string of violent events that have plagued the city in recent months. As residents wait for answers and a sense of safety to return, one thing is clear: the people of North Omaha are resilient, and they are ready to come together in search of justice and healing.