An African-American man, Darrell Taylor, age 37, was killed in a shooting in the early hours of December 26, 2011, in Omaha, Nebraska. The incident occurred outside an apartment complex near 114th and Elm streets.
Residents in the area reported hearing as many as 13 gunshots. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered Taylor, who had been shot multiple times. He was found partially underneath a vehicle, suggesting he may have been trying to take cover.
Homicide detectives began their investigation by focusing on a black SUV that was at the scene.
Despite the initial investigation and eyewitness accounts, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Darrell Taylor. His case is now considered a cold case by the Omaha Police Department. The identity of the person or persons responsible for his death remains unknown, and the motive for the shooting has not been publicly released. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
