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Russell McKnight

Case from Omaha, NE dated Aug 05, 2004

Victim Details

Russell McKnight

Male

Omaha

NE

2004-08-05

21

Russell

McKnight

06/18/2026

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On a summer evening in Omaha, Nebraska, the life of 21-year-old Russell McKnight was tragically cut short. On August 5, 2004, the young man was killed by gun violence. His death left a void in the community and unanswered questions for his family. In the years that have passed, his case has grown cold, with no publicly available information about the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.

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