On a late summer evening in Omaha, Nebraska, the life of 26-year-old Lamar King, a Black male, was tragically cut short. On August 28, 2014, King was fatally wounded in a triple shooting that also left two others injured. The incident unfolded near 34th and Parker Streets, a scene that would soon be swarmed by the flashing lights of emergency responders.
The two other victims of the shooting were identified as Sh-tara Thomas and Jer-ree Rico Garner.
While their injuries were serious, they ultimately survived the violent encounter. King, however, succumbed to his wounds, becoming another statistic in the city's history of gun violence. The immediate aftermath of the shooting was chaotic, with little information available about what had transpired or who was responsible.
In the days that followed, the Omaha Police Department launched an investigation into the triple shooting. The community was left grappling with the senseless violence that had claimed a young life and forever altered two others. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, information regarding any arrests or the identification of a suspect or suspects in the death of Lamar King and the assault on Thomas and Garner has remained elusive in the public record. The case has lingered, a painful open wound for the families and a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence.
