On April 1, 2012, James Lamont Edwards, a 27-year-old African American male from Omaha, Nebraska, was fatally shot near 26th Avenue and Sprague Street. Earlier that same day, Edwards had been arrested for disorderly conduct following a series of altercations outside Arthur's Bar near 114th Street and Dodge Road. The bar had a history of disturbances, with law enforcement responding to incidents there 19 times since June 2011. During the April 1st incident, multiple fights broke out in the parking lot, resulting in injuries to a security guard who was hospitalized. Edwards was one of three individuals arrested during the melee.
Approximately 12 hours after his release from custody, Edwards was found shot near 26th Avenue and Sprague Street. The Omaha Police Department initiated an investigation into the shooting. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with his death, and the case remains unsolved.
James Lamont Edwards was born on July 31, 1984, and passed away on April 1, 2012. Funeral services were held in Omaha, with visitation on April 5 and the funeral on April 6, 2012. He is remembered by family and friends for his life and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.
The Omaha Police Department continues to seek information related to this case. Anyone with knowledge about the incident is encouraged to contact local law enforcement to assist in bringing closure to the family and justice for James Lamont Edwards.
