Maxwell Michael Nelson Charles Griffy, an 18-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on the night of July 4, 2009, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was discovered by police outside the El Dorado Club near 24th and P Streets around 11 p.m. Despite being transported to Creighton University Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries during surgery. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were initially unclear, with authorities working to determine the exact location and details of the
incident.
Maxwell Griffy was born on February 15, 1991, in the backseat of his grandmother's car, delivered by his mother, Rochelle Holland. He was preceded in death by his father, Creighton Greene. His funeral services were held at Northside Christian Church, followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Omaha.
In the months leading up to his death, Maxwell Griffy was indirectly connected to a separate criminal case. On March 11, 2009, Gary Holmes was shot and killed at BJ's convenience store in Omaha. Akeem R. Jones was later convicted of first-degree murder for this crime. Testimonies during the trial revealed that Jones had interactions with Griffy on the day of Holmes's murder. Specifically, Jones changed clothes with Griffy in an alley near BJ's before committing the shooting. After the incident, Jones and Griffy met at an apartment complex, where Jones confessed to the shooting and destroyed evidence. Griffy's involvement appeared to be limited to these interactions, and there was no indication that he participated in the murder.
As of now, there have been no publicly reported arrests or identified suspects in connection with Maxwell Griffy's homicide. The case remains unsolved, and authorities have not disclosed any further developments. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown, and it's unclear whether Griffy's prior association with Jones played any role in his death. The Omaha Police Department continues to seek information related to this case.
