Police investigate shooting near Omaha cemetery

April 6, 2026

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Police respond to shots fired near 50th and Leavenworth; 19-year-old hospitalized with head injury

OPD says the investigation is ongoing.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — Omaha police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.

Officers say the incident happened near 50th and Leavenworth streets, close to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, just before 1 a.m.

Police initially responded to a report of shots fired, which was later upgraded to a confirmed shooting. Officers located a crime scene with evidence of gunfire but did not find a victim at that location.

Authorities said the incident began at a house party.

After police arrived, a 19-year-old male showed up at a hospital in a private vehicle with a head injury.

His injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.

OPD says the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers anonymously at 402-444-7867, through the Crime Stoppers website, or via the P3 Tips mobile app.

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