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Ray Patterson

Case from Omaha, NE dated Jan 26, 2015

Victim Details

Ray Patterson

Male

Black / African American

Omaha

NE

2015-01-26

46

Ray

Patterson

Yes

07/06/2026

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In the winter of 2015, a fatal encounter in an Omaha, Nebraska park brought a tragic end to the life of 46-year-old Ray Patterson, a Black / African American male. On the evening of January 26th, Patterson was found shot in his car at Acre Park, located near 50th and Fort Streets. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, leaving a community in shock and a family to mourn their loss.

The subsequent investigation into Patterson’s death quickly uncovered ...
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  • http://journalstar.com/news/local/911/nd-person-arrested-in-fatal-omaha-park-shooting/article_6c477e6f-5743-54a5-88cb-a7489f02da1a.html
  • http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/no-bail-for-omaha-woman-accused-of-robbing-man-killing/article_f1bc0050-ab24-11e4-9527-034624d8f053.html
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