Jamar Fields, a 28-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in the early hours of Halloween morning, October 31, 2015, in Omaha, Nebraska. The incident occurred at the Slowdown, a nightclub located near 14th and Mike Fahey Streets.
The night was marked by chaos as Omaha police were already at the venue responding to a large fight that had broken out. Officers were attempting to disperse the crowd when shots were fired, striking Fields.
The scene was described as immense and tumultuous, requiring additional police backup to manage the situation.
In the wake of the shooting, the community gathered for a prayer walk to honor Jamar Fields' memory. His family, while asking for privacy as they grieved, released a statement describing him as a loving son, father, and friend whose joking personality would be deeply missed.
Despite the public outcry and police investigation into the homicide, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the death of Jamar Fields. The case is not listed on the Omaha Police Department's website among other cold cases for which they are seeking public assistance, and there have been no subsequent news reports detailing the identification or apprehension of any suspects. The circumstances surrounding who shot Jamar Fields and the motive for the shooting remain unresolved.
