Boy, 13, shot & wounded in Omaha overnight

Police say the shooting occurred at a party
Omaha Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was shot at a party early Thursday.
Published: May. 18, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police say a 13-year-old boy showed up at a hospital early Thursday morning with a gunshot wound.

Officers responded to the area of 35th Street and Redick Avenue at 2 a.m. to investigate a report of shots fired via ShotSpotter technology.

While there, they learned the victim was on his way to a hospital.

Officers determined that an unknown person shot the victim during a party. The wound was not considered life-threatening.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP or leave a tip on the P3 tips mobile app or by going to the Omaha Crime Stoppers website.