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James Reed

Case from Omaha, NE dated Jan 01, 2021

Victim Details

James Reed

Male

Black / African American

Omaha

NE

2021-01-01

26

James

Reed

07/12/2026

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James Reed, a 26-year-old Black/African American man, was a compassionate and dedicated social worker in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. Known for his commitment to helping others, he was particularly focused on developing programs to assist homeless young adults, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the community he served. His life, however, was tragically cut short in the early hours of New Year's Day 2021.

On January 1, 2021, at approximately 3 a.m., Omaha police ...
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  • Omaha.com: 26-year-old man killed in Omaha New Year's Day shooting
  • SHOOTING: One dead, one injured in hotel room - Omaha - KETV
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