In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 20, 2026, the life of 28-year-old Jamise Nicole Thompson was tragically cut short in Omaha, Nebraska. A mother of three, Thompson was attending a late-night gathering near the intersection of 24th and Lake streets when gunfire erupted into the large crowd. In the ensuing chaos, Thompson was fatally shot.
Another individual, a 16-year-old, was also injured in the incident.
Family and friends remember Jamise as a sweet, selfless, and genuine person whose greatest joy was being a mother. Her death has left her family and the North Omaha community reeling from the senseless act of gun violence. In the days following the shooting, loved ones gathered for a candlelight vigil at the scene of the crime, sharing memories and embracing one another in their collective grief. They laid purple flowers and remembered her infectious laugh and constant singing.
The Omaha Police Department is actively investigating the shooting and is still searching for those responsible for Jamise Thompson's death. As of now, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified in her case. In an effort to generate leads, the police have increased the reward for information to $35,000, which must be submitted through Crime Stoppers. The case remains an open investigation as a family and community continue to seek answers and justice for the loss of a young mother.
