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    • Witnesses To Shooting Didn't Expect Gunfire Save Email Print
    Beef over loud music led to fight, gunfire, woman wounded
    Posted: 10:35 AM Apr 27, 2008
     Last Updated: 12:47 AM Apr 29, 2008
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    An Omaha woman shot in the head Sunday morning continues to fight for her life at Creighton University Medical Center. Jackson's roommate and another friend were there when it happened and said Monday gunfire was the last thing they expected.

    Police say 20-year-old Kathleen Jackson was wounded at an apartment complex at 63rd and Taylor.

    "It is a small apartment,” says friend Tiffany Elmore. “It is Sunday morning. Sunday morning, you should be settled down. There shouldn't be no partying going on. If somebody asks you to turn your music down, you should have respect to do that."

    Jackson, her roommate and another friend had enough of the loud music coming from the apartment above so they went upstairs and knocked on the door.

    "We asked her to turn it down,” says roommate Christina Owens. “It was three o'clock in the morning. The gentleman immediately caught an attitude. We went back downstairs to our apartment."

    "He told us he would have some girls for us (to fight) and he did. He brought them and he knocked on our door and it was a big fight and the next thing I know, my friend is laying at my feet with a hole in her head."

    “They went back upstairs like nothing happened,” says friend Brittani Elmore. “They have no remorse at all, none at all."

    Brittani and Christina were involved in the fight. They say if they had known the neighbor had a gun, they wouldn't have complained about the loud music.

    "If we've got to throw a couple punches to break it up then that's what we'll do,” says Christina. “We didn't expect guns to be fired. If that was the case, you could have played your music all night. You could have played your music to the loudest extent in the world. You could have played more music on top that music if it was going to end up to this."

    "I would never be able to go back to that house, never. That's my friend. I could never go back to that home. I'm scared to go back there, for one because my friend got shot in this house."

    Kathleen's friends say only one shot was fired and they know who pulled the trigger. Police have not made any arrests.

    Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 444-5656.
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    Posted by: Susan Location: Omaha on May 7, 2008 at 02:45 AM
    I hope all yound people learn from this. Once you complain and are threatened you should call the police, Not open your door for a fight. Don't let what happened to these girls happen to you and your friends. That is what we pay the police for.
    Posted by: teddy cotton Location: omaha on May 2, 2008 at 05:00 PM
    damn another friend gone ,we need to do better as black people for each other .when i was a kid are parents raised us not to disrepect your family , kat i love you you will be missed , but i know my folks gone look out for you be blessed
    Posted by: NEESE Location: OMAHA on May 1, 2008 at 04:56 AM
    FIRST OFF LET ME SAY TO PPL COMMENTING ON HER MUGSHOT HOW DO YOU KNOW SHE DIDNT GO TO JAIL 4 SUMTHING MINOR I HAVE A MUGSHOT TOO BUT I WENT TO JAIL FOR AN UNPAID CUZ I WAS A DAY LATE ON SHOWING PROOF OF INSURANCE SO BEFORE YOU JUDGE AND SAY WHAT YOU AINT GONNA GIVE TOO THE FAMILY TOO HELP OUT GET THE DAMN FACTS FIRST AND TO THE OPD TO MY OPINION YOU COULD DO MORE TO SOLVE MURDERS MY CUZN WAS SHOT 4 YEARS AGO ON EASTER SUNDAY 4/11/04 IN WINTERGREEN APTS HE WAS 17 AT THE TIME STILL NO SUSPECTS IN THE MURDER HERE IT IS 4YRS LATER AND HIS MOTHER PASSED AWAY 10/5/2007 TRIEN TO BRING HER SONS MURDER TO JUSTICE SHE WSA VERY SICK AND HER CONDITION GOT WORSE OVERTIME DUE TO THE LOSS OF HER SON AND NO JUSTICE WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOIN ABOUT THIS CASE. R.I.P "AUNT" NANCY BRYANT, MARQUIS BRAYNT AND KATHLEEN "KAT" JACKSON I DONT KNOW YOU TO WELL BUT YOU HAVE BEEN TO MY HOUSE WITH ANTHONY AND YOUR RELATED TO MY BABYDADY SO THATS ENOUGH GOD PLEASE BE WITH THIS FAMILY MAY YOU WATCH OVER THEM
    Posted by: D Location: West O on Apr 30, 2008 at 02:29 PM
    Neigbor problems are not only in North O. Although mine did move from North O. to become my problem. Narcissistic idiots live everywhere. My heart felt condolences to the Jackson family. I wouldn't be too hard on the police right now. I'm sure they have a very good idea of who did the shooting, and want to make damn sure they have all of their ducks in a row before making an arrest. A greater tragedy would be letting the coward who shot this woman get away on a technicality.
    Posted by: Biff Location: Elkmaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 01:42 PM
    Syria, there still hasn't been an arrest in connection with the murders in Dundee, either. If memory serves, there weren't arrests made right away when a poor soul was killed at the Ruby Tuesday's on 168th (being literal here because you referenced that street). I think the common thread here is that people who know something aren't talking. In this case, it's especially pathetic because (1) there were witnesses and (2) it was a neighbor!!
    Posted by: Dan Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 12:27 PM
    Why in the world have the police NOT MADE AN ARREST YET? There are witnesses to the shooting that know who the shooter is!!!
    Posted by: RM Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 11:55 AM
    With all these witnesses how come no arrest or at least some suspects pictures on the news.
    Posted by: Precious on Apr 30, 2008 at 08:41 AM
    I just heard the news that this young lady has passed. It is very sad news. I pray for her family.
    Posted by: God Fearing Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 08:41 AM
    How about we let God do the judging? When did God come down and appoint people to judge His creations? Even if they do have a past, they also have futures, now she doesn't. God is saddened by all sinful behavior, keep that in mind. Omaha has crime everywhere, Westside hello! But instead of judging, offer up your assistance and help people. If you are not apart of the solution you maybe part of the problem. Just a thought from a colorblind person.
    Posted by: Christian Woman Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 08:35 AM
    The Lord says those without blame cast the first stone. Any thing God would look at with shame is a SIN, including talking badly about people based off their residence in a city, a photo, and for tearing down vs. building up. In Gods eyes those with negative things to say are just as sinful as the trigger puller. This girl has died over a senseless act. Instead of sitting on your high horses, think that this has happened in all parts of the city by all races, be humane. I dare you to have a heart, I dare you.
    Posted by: Appalled Location: Omaha on Apr 30, 2008 at 08:26 AM
    What do you mean no arrest has been made & they are looking for additional information?? They know who shot this girl & nobody has been arrested?? That is outrageous!! This is why people think they can get away with just shooting people because they want to!! The entire incident makes me sick!! What the hell are the police afraid of -or- who do they know that they do not want to arrest?
    Posted by: Syria Location: 2221 Binney St on Apr 30, 2008 at 07:27 AM
    I feel like its rediculous that the authorities havent made an arrest yet. The girls know who pulled the trigger and i'm pretty sure they told the police who did, so what's really going on? Maybe we should be suspicious of the authorities now. I mean the brotha lives right above the girl! Kathleen was a friend of mine and i feel like something should be done about somone coming down to her apt. fighting her and then shooting her.how much evidence do you really need to make an arrest? I could see if she started fighting upsatirs in his domain but he brought the party to them so there needs to be an arrest made. Whats taking so long? if this was an incident out West or Clear out on 168th there would have been an arrest made that morning. Thats messed up and God have mercy on the brothas soul who did this literally.Make the arrest please. there is no need to call 444stop when you already know who the suspect is and witnesses to back everything up. Man make an arrest already.
    Posted by: L.JACKSON Location: ARIZONA on Apr 30, 2008 at 12:51 AM
    FIRST OFF I WOULD LIKE 2 THANK EVERYONE FOR KEEPING KATHY AND MY FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS IS A DIFFICULT SITUATION TO DEAL WITH AND IT SEEMS THAT A LOT OF PPL HAVE THINGS 2 SAY ABOUT A MUGSHOT & THATS BESIDES THE POINT! MY COUSIN IS IN THE HOSPITAL FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE BECAUSE OF A DISTURBANCE. IM SURE SOME OF THE ONES WHO HAD NEGATIVE THINGS 2 SAY DIDNT GROW UP IN NORTH O & THATS WHY U DONT UNDERSTAND. MAYBE @ THE TIME SHE WAS THINKING SHE COULD JUST GO UPSTAIRS & ASK A NEIGHBOR 2 HAVE RESPECT 4 THE OTHERS TENANTS. I DONT KNOW I WAS NOT THERE. I LIVED IN NORTH O AND WEST O. AND BELIEVE ME LIVING IN WEST OMAHA WASN'T A PRIZE. THEY TAKE THERE PROBLEMS AND HAVE COMMUNITY MEETINGS. IT'S NOT WHERE YOUR FROM IT'S WHERE YOUR GOING BUT THERES NO ROOM FOR JUDGEMENT IT'S IN GOD HANDS AND I HOPE AND PRAY MY BIG COUSIN PULLS THROUGH. I LOVE U KATHY. MUWAH!
    Posted by: Kathy on Apr 29, 2008 at 09:09 PM
    I am ashamed to say I am from Omaha. It never ceases to amaze me the ignorance of some people. This woman was shot, for asking a neighbor to turn down music at 3 am. I have asked my neighbor to turn their music down, never did it occur to me that I might be shot because of that request. I can tell by the posts from her family she is a good person, none of them are outraged at the ignorance shown here. They instead are going to pray for the ignorance shown here.
    Posted by: David Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:41 PM
    Someone shot someone with a gun that doesn't appear to be self defense. Since when to police not arrest someone for shooting someone else. This means the shooter is still at large and the police are letting go wherever they may.
    Posted by: bob Location: omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 05:58 PM
    see look north O you just won't quit, shasesha,ur cuzn,poo bear, do you guys know how bad you look posting here. You want another person dead, what the real problem is you are all internet tought you can talk all big and bad on here but not to the thug killers, and scard of this guy, why else wont you people snitch. I think this is funny reading about this and watching the news, but 4 u its life, please dont change.
    Posted by: Shay Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:58 PM
    KATHY IS MY CUZN AND I LUV HER A WHOLE LOT. AND I DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITH OUT HER. SHE IS A GREAT PERSON. PEOPLE NEED TO QUIT TRYING TO JUMP DOWN PEOPLE'S THROAT AND JUDGE HER BECAUSE OF HER MUGSHOT. SHE IS AN OUTSTANDING PERSON. AND THOSE OF YOU WHO DID NOT TALK ABOUT HER MUGSHOT I THANK YOU. THEN ON THE OTHER HAND THOSE OF YOU WHO SAID SOMETHING ABOUT HER MUGSHOT JUST THINK ABOUT IF YOU WERE IN THAT SITUATION. HOW WOULD YOU WANT PEOPLE TO FEEL ABOUT YOU? THOSE ARE MY THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS.
    Posted by: Steve on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:47 PM
    Amazing how many commenters here think violence is the answer whether it be the death penalty, solving things with fists or claiming "it's coming for you". It's no wonder with the prevalence of guns and these ideas that Omaha has such a problem. Also, please learn how to use the cap lock button.
    Posted by: cj on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:47 PM
    How can they not know who did it?? How hard can it be to question the guy that lives upstairs? There must be more to this. Regardless solving violence with violence never accomplished a thing!
    Posted by: z Location: N O on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:45 PM
    Shadesha-it is people like you that make this world a bad place. Haven't you been taught that two wrongs don't make a right? Guess it didn't sink in huh? good luck with your quest in spreading this demonic plague of evil!!! Grow up!!!!
    Posted by: tim on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:38 PM
    The "Its comin to you" comments are scary. What do you mean? Are you promoting violence with violence?? That is the very reason this young gal is fighting for her life. People need to come forward if they have info on this just likethe people did with the Ellis case. North o and Omaha as a whole will continue to see this type of violence unless people call polce with the info they have. No Snitching is the reason for the violence!! Stop blaming police and everyone else just do what is right!
    Posted by: nan on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:25 PM
    Wow...to everyone on this board saying that whoever did this will get theres. Is that a threat?? Is fighting violence with more violence your result?? Possibly this is why North O has such a problem. You should learn to solve things like loud music using words not weapons like normal people. Violence never solves a thing. This girl fighting for her life in the hospital should be a testimony to that. Get it together and start acting like adults!
    Posted by: T Location: OMAHA on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:17 PM
    RACISM? SOUNDS MORE LIKE FACT! PEOPLE IN NORTH O ARE SO VERY QUICK TO SHOOT EACHOTHER. THIS IS NOT RACISM, JUST FACT. WHAT IS RACISM IS THOSE WHO AUTOMATICALLY ASSUME THEIR COLOR IS THE TARGET OF THESE COMMENTS. REVERSED RACISM...GO FIGURE!!!!
    Posted by: T Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 04:04 PM
    To Shadesha: The hate & ignorance you are displaying in your comment are, unfortunately, the same hate & ignorance that seemingly filled the person who shot Kathleen. Pray for her recovery and do something positive with your anger, rather than negative.
    Posted by: dont give up cathey Location: omaha 4/29 on Apr 29, 2008 at 03:34 PM
    wow people this days are stupid this lovley young lady got shot because she went up stairs to ask some people to turn down there music all they had to say was were sorry it wont happen agin but they had to drag it out and they shoot her like a dumbey
    Posted by: TM Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 02:47 PM
    Who really cares about the mugshot, and nobody knows how long ago it was taken. People do turn their lives around. Let's pray that she makes it and not care about a picture. She was just trying to get some peace of mind in her own home. My prayers are with Kathleen and her family.
    Posted by: shadesha Location: omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 02:41 PM
    who ever did this is going to get theres and what goes around goes back around so if you reading this its coming for you if you did it
    Posted by: ur cuzn Location: the o on Apr 29, 2008 at 02:02 PM
    i love u kathy
    Posted by: Kristin Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:28 PM
    I'm a well educated woman living in a reasonably nice neighborhood. I'm also just as guilty of being an "idiot" for going to a neighbors house to ask them to turn down their music. I also have a really, really rotten drivers license photo. Who cares where this poor woman's photo came from?! It is completely irrelevant. She was in her home - that someone would enter her home and assault her with a weapon . . . over music?! Absolutely insane. My prayers are for her and her family. My prayers are also that the police catch those responsible and the legal system punishes them. Too bad they can't be forced to pay the medical bills, provide care and monetary support this poor victim will likely be needing. THAT would be justice.
    Posted by: Been There on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:08 PM
    Seriously a, you want to compare the OKC Federal Building bomber & the random fact that the cops were EXTREMELY lucky to catch him with a traffic stop to this senseless shooting & the fact that they (cops) put more effort into the "low-hanging fruit" of traffic stops vs pursuing & solving real crimes?! With all due respect, I'm not the one that needs to do research! The key word in your comment is "SOME". There are far more criminals not caught by random traffic stops or speed traps then are. I'm just saying that I would rather see my tax money put to work solving crimes! Enhance crime-fighting rather than build a stadium that'll only be utilized 2 weeks a year! Get rid of Liberal judges, Social Workers, & worthless lawyers! Round up ALL illegals & escort them to the border! Punish those that hire them! Investigate & prosecute Welfare fraud & identity theft! It is a shame that people get shot over a trivial thing like loud music, but the bottom line is PUNISH ALL LAWLESSNESS!!
    Posted by: pooh bear Location: omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:59 PM
    who ever did this should be ashamed of there self because they did that 4 know reason and is going 2 get theres
    Posted by: Da drank Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:46 PM
    I got no problem with people fightin over loud music. But bringin a gun to a noise complaint? That's just wrong. I often tell the police when they knock on my door for loud music they need not bring guns with em. The police should learn a lesson from all these victims.
    Posted by: J Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:08 PM
    I live in a West Omaha apartment and have called the cops on my neighbors a few times, becuase I am way too scared of something like this happening. I would love to handle it myself, but they are people I do not think would take it very well. It DOES NOT matter who this girl is, it matters that it happened to her. All she was asking for was some loud music to be turned down, nothing more. Why should she get shout over that? People need to be more considerate of everyone, and realize that it is not just them in this world. No need to pull a gun out!
    Posted by: Christine Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:41 AM
    I am so sad to read some of these comments. A woman was gunnned down over the sound level of music! This is a woman fighting for her life right now! People are commenting about her past, what does that matter, she needs your prayers not your judgement!! I will pray for all of you who can not see past you judgement to see this woman is Fighting FOR HER LIFE. "LET THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SINNED CAST THE FIRST STONE" Quote... from your Bible Go and read it now and maybe you can forgive yourself.
    Posted by: Joe Location: LaVista on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:31 AM
    Who cares about her mugshot people. The woman got shot for asking a neighbor to turn down music. Many of us that had apartments at one time or another have done the same thing and never thought we would be shot for it. Have some sympathy and heart for this woman. She did nothing wrong and got shot for it. If you want to start a lynch mob, you might want to lynch the shooter, not the victim.
    Posted by: L. JACKSON Location: ARIZONA on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:15 AM
    FIRST OFF I WOULD LIKE 2 THANK EVERYONE FOR KEEPING KATHY AND MY FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS IS A DIFFICULT SITUATION TO DEAL WITH AND IT SEEMS THAT A LOT OF PPL HAVE THINGS 2 SAY ABOUT A MUGSHOT & THATS BESIDES THE POINT! MY COUSIN IS IN THE HOSPITAL FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE BECAUSE OF A DISTURBANCE. IM SURE SOME OF THE ONES WHO HAD NEGATIVE THINGS 2 SAY DIDNT GROW UP IN NORTH O & THATS WHY U DONT UNDERSTAND. MAYBE @ THE TIME SHE WAS THINKING SHE COULD JUST GO UPSTAIRS & ASK A NEIGHBOR 2 HAVE RESPECT 4 THE OTHERS TENANTS. I DONT KNOW I WAS NOT THERE. I LIVED IN NORTH O AND WEST O. AND BELIEVE ME LIVING IN WEST OMAHA WASN'T A PRIZE. THEY TAKE THERE PROBLEMS AND HAVE COMMUNITY MEETINGS. IT'S NOT WHERE YOUR FROM IT'S WHERE YOUR GOING BUT THERES NO ROOM FOR JUDGEMENT IT'S IN GOD HANDS AND I HOPE AND PRAY MY BIG COUSIN PULLS THROUGH. I LOVE U KATHY. MUWAH!
    Posted by: kim Location: previoulsy from Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:12 AM
    My prayers are for Kathleens recovery. She did not deserve to be shot. She also does not deserve the self rightous judgement of anyone. I am so grateful that there are some who care about Kathleen and put the negative focus on the person who did this and not the victim. It could happen to any of us at any time.
    Posted by: Steve Location: Ponca Hills on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:08 AM
    Amen Cathy...LET THE POLICE HANDLE IT! It's called disturbing the peace, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted murder and I hope more charges are filed.
    Posted by: male Location: omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM
    you know its really sad to see that people are getting killed over dumb things and not to mension im a teen myself and dont have the best background but as long as she was turning her life around and she wasnt in the wrong i understand why she wanted the music but i live in an apartment so i understand how that feels but at the same time they shouldnt have came out to fight because this could have been prevented.
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:35 AM
    People I went to a very nice grade school with this girl. I find it very wrong most of you are talking about her mug shot. You dont know anything about her life. She has had a very hard life and no support during it. Quit thinking about yourselves and just think, not everyone lives on a pedistool. She was a very nice person and didn't deserve this at all.
    Posted by: Cathy Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:09 AM
    It's too bad this happened; however seems as if it was brought on by her. All she had to do was call the police - never try to handle it yourself - to not think they may have a gun is stupid in itself. Doesn't matter what part of Omaha - let the police handle it!
    Posted by: tony Location: omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 09:46 AM
    seriously, no arrest have been made? They know it was one of the neighbors, they know where they live, and some got shot in the head! You can't tell me there is not enough evidence to arrest somebody for something! I have an idea, do some police work
    Posted by: Rose Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 09:43 AM
    My family and I are sending prayers to Ms. Jackson and her family. Please stop the violence.
    Posted by: kay Location: omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 09:08 AM
    if you don't know the story then keep your mouth shut. i have a mug shot and it is from when my husband other woman came to my house and so i defended myself and went to jail and got a mug shot . i am a hard working mother. i work two job to take care of my kids and have never been in the system. caught up with a no good man got me a mug shot.
    Posted by: G Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 09:00 AM
    Some of you people are really stupid to be concerned if this is her mugshot. People this girl was shot in the head!!!! SHE MIGHT DIE!!!!! You should focus on the shooter. And whoever the shooter is I hope you get caught. Anyone who shoots someone else is worth less than the dirt on the bottom of my shoe. Your not "hard" or "gangsta" just cuz you shot someone. your a scared punk! Back in my day if you had a problem with someone you would use your fist. I'm not saying throwning punches is right but I'm saying these young kids are throwing there lifes away. And come on your music is up loud at 3am, your NOT IN A HOUSE YOUR IN A APARTMENT!!!! So some kind of consideration for others. It wasn't even worth going downstairs to confront those girls cuz you know you were in the wrong for having the music up that loud. People now a days are not humble, they have no compasion, they dont consider other peoples feelings its always me me me. It makes me sick seeing this day in and day out.
    Posted by: Laura Location: omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:31 AM
    This type of thing is pretty scary. Makes it so you can't live your life in peace and you're afraid to do anything about disturbances for fear of being shot. Thankfully we haven't had too many incidents in our neighborhood and have never had to confront a neighbor; now I'd probably be too afraid to even call the police.
    Posted by: Jarbeau Location: Bellevue on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:15 AM
    There is so much anger and bitterness in these comments. Only the people involved know the whole story, and I'm sure they're all too embarassed to tell the absolute truth about the events. The lesson from this is to call the police instead of confronting an inconsiderate neighbor. I pray Kathleen survives to put the lesson into practice. All of the divisive posters should be ashamed.
    Posted by: a on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:07 AM
    to been there: you should do a little research on some of the people arrested after a traffic stop, Timothy McVeigh. There are countless others.
    Posted by: HL Location: Omaha on Apr 29, 2008 at 06:56 AM
    To those who ask, why didn't she call the police about the loud music instead of going up there herself - probably for the simple reason that it's almost impossible to get them to respond to a "simple" noise complaint. When we lived in an apartment (in an "upper middle class" part of Omaha) and called for noise complaints (loud car stereos or parties in the middle of the night, etc.) we were invariably told that "it would be some time" because that type of call is not a high priority. The SHORTEST time it took to get a response, out of many times we had to call, was 1 1/2 hours. By then, the problem had usually gone away on its own, and we were told there's nothing they can do unless the music (or whatever) is actually going on when they arrive. Most people are sneaky enough to cut the noise as soon as they see the cruiser... and then turn it up even louder after it leaves.
    Posted by: give up Location: omaha ne on Apr 29, 2008 at 05:14 AM
    I had to stop reading the comments. The comments on if it was a mug shot, does not matter. The race issue, does not matter. Someone is fighting for their life, that is the important thing. The only question I have is, "he told us he would have some girls for us (to fight)and he did," the big fight, the fact of "if we've got to throw a couple punches to break it up then that's what we'll do" means that both parties were inviting violence into the matter, just one of them did not want to play fair. The friends of the injured should be questioned as it is stated "Kathleen's friends say only one shot was fired AND THEY KNOW WHO PULLED THE TRIGGER" but no arrest has been made. If they don't inform anyone, they are no better then the person that shot the gun. They then have no one to blame but themselves.
    Posted by: The Anonmyous Location: Nebraska on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:28 AM
    Vladmir, unfortunately every has their own opinion and I rather enjoy these comments. Lets you see the type of people you may be sharing your neighborhood with. On this subject, no criminal deserves this in my opinion unless they've harmed or killed a child or another person. If, and I stress the IF, she were arrested that doesn't make her a bad person automatically. I think the people we need to focus our frustrations against are the people who had the gall and the lack of caring to actually shoot someone over something so stupid. Obviously this person/people does not think they are going to get charged with much to have done something so blatant in front of so many. I say make an example of them for shooting that woman, show others who haven't yet committed their own crimes that criminals are no longer given a free bed. This world is going berserk and we have to fight back just as cruelly if we want to get a point across.
    Posted by: jd Location: la vista on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:34 PM
    May God Bless and Heal Ms Jackson. Prayers for strength for the family and friends. Prayers for the mind set of Omaha in all directions and all skin colors. God help our society now.
    Posted by: Henry on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:29 PM
    It's really sad this woman was shot, but you don't have to white to be a racist! I think the white folks have gave their plantations away around a hundred years ago! Seems the only folks that want to keep racism alive are the folks that cry racism because they don't want to admit their own prejudice!
    Posted by: mTm on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:03 PM
    It figures - some uneducated fool has to bring up the race issue. How pathetic; its the racist who scream recism.
    Posted by: Vladamir Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:46 PM
    My prayers are with this woman, her family and friends. Once again, I am absolutely disgusted after reading these twisted, bias and sick comments from a alarming number of posters here on this message board. Nice job WOWT for providing these hate mongers with venue to spew their worthless hateful venom.
    Posted by: P Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:24 PM
    As usual, the good folk (lol) of Omaha, are are flooding this message board with these type of comments. Regardless of mug shot, regardless of any of this, why in the world does someone - anyone have to get shot just because you've asked someone to turn their dang music down. The shooting is unbelievable, but the comments here are pretty pathetic. I lived down south and I have seen more race issues here than in Alabama and Georgia. Down south, folk hid behind hoods, here in Omaha, people hide behind message boards like this. I dare any of you cowards to go to work and say the things out in the open that you are saying here. There are as many white folk acting a fool as there are black and you all darned well know it. Color has nothing to do with anything. White folk are shooting up malls, blacks each other - it all equals people loosing their lives and the whole thing is very sad
    Posted by: tim Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:15 PM
    I got a kick out of the three "ladies" the news interviewed lol give me a break saying they were fighting then they are crying oh my poor friend And the point is they know who shot the girl but are not telling who did it bet there is another shooting very soon. And north o wonders why we are hard on our comments duhhhhhhhhh!
    Posted by: e Location: nebraska on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:39 PM
    I feel very sorry for Omaha. Everyday someone is being shot.
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:19 PM
    for one- this poor girl is fighting for her life. u people are not very nice about ur comments. two- if u know something please please speak up and get the gun man off the streets. 3 not enough evidence, bull crap if they were there the roommates they are enough i would say. god bless the family,friends hope she makes it
    Posted by: DRAKE Location: OMAHA on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:06 PM
    OH AND LET ME GUESS NOT MATTER WHAT THIS WILL BE A RACE ISSUE WON'T IT?
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:50 PM
    in a screwed up socity today the best thing is to ignore the noise and if they would have just ignored it she probly would not have ended up shot and they say he had a attitude yet i bet they did got say i am sorry to have bothered you can you please turn down your music they probly got an attitude with him also
    Posted by: J Location: Bennington on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:49 PM
    I'm glad that Ms. Jackson has such supportive family and friends posting on here. What I found interesting? The first of her friends blessed all the rest of the people making negative comments. That's a lot of love, folks. Try to learn from it. My best wishes to Ms. Jackson - I hope she pulls through.
    Posted by: dave Location: omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:38 PM
    Unless Batman is available, I want a curfew in this crime ridden city. Oh yeah and I want a $130,000,000 baseball field.
    Posted by: Chris on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:18 PM
    It is sad how nasty Omaha has become! The poor girl may not live and you are commenting on her picture; YOU ALL formed your opinion about her as soon as you found out it was in North O and she was black. If it had been in Omaha, and she was white there would be an outpour of prayers and condolences... she is a human for GOD'S SAKE; Congratulations to all of those who can honestly say you are rightious and never been in trouble... To her FAMILY and FRIENDS, She will be in MY PRAYERS regardless of her past, I just hope she gets to have a future. To the thug with the gun... hope you and your thug buddies sleep good tonight...It was just a request to show respect, not a reason to take a life. Forget World Peace, lets just pray for some PEACE IN OMAHA! Enough with the baby abuse, kidnapping of exgirlfriends and gun violence... LIVE LAUGH LOVE!
    Posted by: ?? on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:00 PM
    IM TRIPPIN BECUZ PEOPLE ARE ON THE MUGSHOT THING!! MY GOODNESS PEOPLE. JUST BECUZ THEY DIDNT PUT UP A PIC OF HER SMILING MEANS ITS A MUGSHOT? WHO CARES ABOUT THE PIC! YA'LL ARE GOOFY! AND I DONT UNDERSTAND IF 3 WITNESSES POINTED THIS GUY OUT, WHY THE POLICE DEPT LET HIM FREE!! WTH!!??!!???
    Posted by: Terry Location: Bellevue on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:57 PM
    I hope the young lady pulls through. All this over music, that is not right. I don't care what color you are, 3 a.m on Sunday morning is not the time to blast music, and these young ladies had the right to ask them to turn it down. The one who pulled the trigger needs to spend the rest of her/his life behind bars. I hope the other young ladies are able to ID the shooter. God be with you Kathy.
    Posted by: why Location: omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:32 PM
    Why have there been no arrests made? What are we waiting for? I pray for the young lady and her family. I hope she comes out of this ok. I hope justice prevails on the neighbor and "his girls"
    Posted by: Janae Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 06:57 PM
    I find it kinda sad how so many people have something to say to judge others like they lived the perfect life.. Kathy is my cousin and call me her "play daughter". She is a good person who got mixed in some crazy mess that turned into something that got way out of hand. I just pray that God helps her through this and i also pray for yall that God will forgive yall for tryin to judge others knowing that nobodys perfect. Kathy gurl i love so much and i know you are strong enough to make it through this..!! Be strong gurl!!
    Posted by: Ree on Apr 28, 2008 at 06:52 PM
    Mug shot? who cares, you racist people need to get a life. This young lady is fighting for her life and all you wonder is if it's a mug shot. Half of you posting comments probably have mug shots. Kathy my prayer are with you baby girl.
    Posted by: Dominique Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 06:50 PM
    NORTH O,SOUTH O,BELLEVUE...THE LOCATION DOESN'T MATTER.ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS ONLY GOD CAN MAKE THE FINAL JUDGEMENT AND TRUST YOU ALL WILL SEE YOUR'S SO WHATEVER COMMENTS YOU HAVE TO MAKE THAT AREN'T PLEASANT YOU SHOULD KEEP THEM TO YOURSELVES BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT NECESSASARY.I AM KATHY'S COUSIN AND YES WE WERE BESTFRIENDS AS WELL.I CAN PERSONALLY SAY KATHY IS A GOOD PERSON WHO GOT MIXED UP IN THE WRONG SITUATIONS BUT HER OR THE NEXT PERSON I'D STILL SAY SHE OR NOBODY DESERVES THIS NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES!KATHY I LOVE YOU AND BE STRONG COUSIN I KNOW YOU CAN PULL THROUGH!
    Posted by: Ed Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 05:58 PM
    It sounds like attempted murder to me, and so the shooter should get that appropriate charge and sentence!
    Posted by: Mel Location: Bellevue on Apr 28, 2008 at 05:55 PM
    umm... I guess I didn't realize that OPD officers were supposed to be psychics. Kinda hard to protect people who would rather agree to fight than call 911. What in the world does this have to do with OPD?
    Posted by: Faye Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 05:49 PM
    It is amazing to me that people feel like since she might have had a brush with the law, that her life is not important, people are so ignorant, let one of your family members be shot in the head, and see if you would like if people was judging them. As a mother I would not care if my child had made mistakes in his or her life, I would be just as hurt as a mother who think they have an angel, and one other thing it is alot of people that would have mug shots if they got caught for what they did, because EVERYONE has did wrong at least once. I'm praying for this child and her family and also the ignorant people in this world.
    Posted by: STOP BLAMING THE POLICE on Apr 28, 2008 at 05:47 PM
    How in the world is this OPD's fault??? Are you kidding me...Why are you not up in arms at the MONSTER who shoots people because they didn't like someone telling them what to do?
    Posted by: citizen on Apr 28, 2008 at 05:10 PM
    A loud stereo was the catalyst for this shooting. OPD again proves that it won't protect the public and would rather you keep your mouth shut-- than bother them.
    Posted by: bob on Apr 28, 2008 at 03:25 PM
    To the person who posted at 12:58 on 4/28. What's real is a community who keeps their eyes and ears open. People will talk about it and that's how you catch people. See the Ellis case.
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 03:17 PM
    After reading these comments it is frustrating to know people are so heartless and senseless. Regardless of what the situation is it is plain stupid for anyone to just shoot someone especially to shoot them in the head. As far as the "mug shot" goes this is still someone's daughter, sister, niece, cousin, grand daughter and friend. I know some of the family members and they are hurting so instead of being so judgmental with your comments think about the family that is watching their loved one fighting for her life. You never know it could happen to your loved one regardless of of their skin color and what side of town they live on. My prayers go out to Kathleen and her family and friends. Keep your faith!
    Posted by: brandi Location: north on Apr 28, 2008 at 03:02 PM
    by the way to kathleen, family, and her friends, i am so so sorry this happened. i am keeping you in my prayers and wish for this piece of trash that did this to be caught. all of this i should have said before i posted my first bulletin but these stupid people on here just make me so angry!!! kathleen and her recovery are the most improtant issues at hand. not wether it was a mugshot or not and certainly not these ignorant people!!!! God Bless You!!!
    Posted by: brandi Location: north on Apr 28, 2008 at 02:46 PM
    i bet half of you talkin bout this being her mugshot have had your own taken too!!! pray for a full and speedy recovery for her and quit acting so superior!!!! and yes by the way, I DO have a mugshot of my own. i am not afraid to admit it, i made some stupid mistakes, learned hard lessons from them, and then grew up!!!!
    Posted by: shay on Apr 28, 2008 at 02:34 PM
    I am a friend of Kats, There was 3 eye witness to the shooting and they all picked the guy out of a book. They cops still let the young man go, shows how much they care, right? "There was no evidence", they said. I had to watch my friend lay n a hospital bed, but she droped to ma cousin feet that morning. Think about if that was you! How would u feel? Its not her fault she WAS the was she WAS. Or any of these other young people. Its the parents! Yall need to take controll of your kids and keep them in the books!! Kat didnt have fam, she had ma fam!! We stood by her sence the day we all meet her(AT 17). She grew up in folster home after folster home!! She seen her mom a few times and never seen her dad, but they got the choice to pull the plug on her!! How can they make that choice? They dnt knw her! If they dnt knw her bestfriend, someone she is wit every single day, then they dnt knw her. They dnt knw her fav food or drink or wat she wanna b 2-30 years from now.
    Posted by: Been There Location: Not the Omaha I grew up in! on Apr 28, 2008 at 01:55 PM
    There's no excuse for this! I'm sure some social worker or the ACLU will defend ALL parties: "It's not their fault, they had a tough up-bringing, a single mother on Welfare, abused by their mother's boyfriends, etc..." Get over it! People have to step away from that & put it behind them! Be an ADULT & take resonsibility for yourself & your actions! Life is what YOU make it! There's NO excuse to perpetuate the generational Welfare, abuse, & violence. If this woman dies or is permanently brain damaged, the shooter should get the maximun penalty under the law! The Police should pursue & solve REAL crimes like this rather than sitting on the side of the road to give tickets for those going a few MPH over the speed limit. Go after the guns, drugs, violent criminals & illegals! Crime is crime! It's not about Black, White, Hispanic or other! It's not about North O, South O, Westside, or any other side! It's about lawlessness & it MUST STOP! Earn your pay: protect our neighborhoods & schools.
    Posted by: ignorant people on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:58 PM
    I'd really like to know, who's the one going to snitch, the other thug standing next to the thug pulling the trigger? Are people suppost to stay awake 24 hours a day to make sure they catch every thug that shoots some one? Get real people, not everyone in North Omaha is a thug or on welfare, they have jobs and families to raise.
    Posted by: jan Location: omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:41 PM
    I'm sorry this woman was hurt over something so stupid. But, gun violence in this part of town is a daily occurance, so I think everyone commenting on the "mugshot" debate are desensitized to the whole thing - its come to be expected in that community. Everyone can talk all they want about doing things to improve, but until the guns are off the street none of that matters.
    Posted by: Liz Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:18 PM
    The angry, blaming-the-victim-type comments are reflective of the violent, racist society in which we live. I'm embarassed to be a white person with the way people behave in this town--totally ignorant to the disparate treatment given to minorities by the criminal justice system. I won't defent NOT snitching, but this gal did not deserve to be shot for complaining about loud music. About 20 years ago, my car window was smashed out by a psychotic upstairs neighbor who I asked to turn down the music at 2:00 AM on a Tuesday. Thankfully, my apartment manager evicted this scary person. Kathy did not deserve to be shot no more that I, a white person, deserved to have my car window bashed out (by another white person--and a woman at that!).
    Posted by: Dillion Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:17 PM
    Fed Up..YOu too are in a way judging others,you are judging those who judge. It is natural for people to judge and eveyone,incluyding yourself does it. MAybe judging this particular individual is wrong,then again maybe not. And the only prayer the suspect needs is that they are found and prosecuted beyond the fullest extent of the law,never see the light of day,and rot in prison and die. And yes I am judging that person and I would also be the jury and executionier.
    Posted by: Fed Up on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:40 AM
    You guys are worrying about her having a mugshot, what difference does it make! The issue here is not her mugshot or if she is/was a criminal. The issue is that a citizen was shot in the head over loud music. The issue is violence in Omaha whether it is North, South, East or West. The issue is these kids not being properly discipline in the home, school or community. We need to come together as a community and try to stop the violence in Omaha. I don't care who is a criminal, black, white or whatever all I care about is the violence our children have to go through. Look at the school violence, what is being done about that? This is crazy. what is the world coming to. We are so concern about her having a mugshot that we forgot about her being a human, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and even maybe a mother. What we need to do is pray for her and the suspect. Stop judging, it is not our place to judge others. Who gave us the right? Before you judge someone else take a look in the mirror.
    Posted by: Dave Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:59 AM
    If the people in the areas REALLY wanted this too stop they would do something about it as a community. But it seems they let it go on so they have something to blame the rest of the city about. Fix the problem people. If its a neighbor,a brother,sister,dad,mom, whatever be law abiding and turn them in. Until you start to snitch,I will never have any symapathy for what happens
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:35 AM
    I COULDNT OF SAID IT BETTER, PERPLEXED. HOPE SHE GETS BETTER REAL SOON
    Posted by: rob Location: north o on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:25 AM
    you all must be ignant this is my cousin/sister/aunt/niece/grandma/ and you dont no the hole story. The fact is she got shot in the head for stupid music. I hope they find this guy cuz he need to fry
    Posted by: Krissy on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:18 AM
    (broken recored again) THAT PIC IS NOT A MUG SHOT! it was taken from a pic of her, cut around her and paste on the blue screen. very simple to do! my 11 year old sister knows how to do that. u all are so naive! and u wonder why teens are messed up?!?! look at those comments. i aint the smartest kid in the world, but its amazing how more mature i am than "adults". grow up, and maybe this stuff wont happen. u induvidually play a big role in this city and the youth.
    Posted by: The Original Cop Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:06 AM
    Okay people simmer down. Any of you could have a mug shot too if you did not pay a traffic ticket one time and got a warrant. When you were booked on that warrant you would get a mugshot. I'm all for calling out the "non innocent victims", but at this point I'm reserving judgement because I'm not familiar her. Not even your local thug gangbanger deserves to be shot because they are complaining about the neighbors loud stereo. I'll point out whenever I can when a shooting victim lived a lifestyle that likely led up to the getting shot, but again nobody deserves to get shot over a loud stereo.
    Posted by: ?? on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:53 AM
    UH, HOW DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS IS A MUGSHOT!!??
    Posted by: NEIGHBOR Location: OMAHA on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:43 AM
    I have some scary neighbors and they were playing loud music saturday night very very loud. I was not about to tell them to turn it down common sense to call the cops before trying to take action yourself. Those kind of people don't care about anything in life
    Posted by: shady-4-lyfe Location: omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:35 AM
    Ignorance begets Ignorance... Remember that when you are making shallow statments about people in mugshots. Kat is a good person and a close friend. Look up the definition of victim..it says nothing about police records or where the person lives (ignorance)may Gob bless the ingorant ones that took time to make such comments and may God keep Kat and may God bless Kats family and friends..
    Posted by: Apprehensive Location: North Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:26 AM
    This is just one more example of gun violence that is unbridled in this country. A recent report revealed that the U.S. is the most heavily armed country in the world with 90 guns for every 100 people. It is deplorable what is happening in this city. North Omaha has the highest percentage of gun crime and it's getting worse every year. Because of the violent subculture many have embraced here, it is unlikely this trend will change soon. Mayor Fahey promises to help the problem by installing lights in high crime areas. However, this will not help when shootings are often occurring in broad daylight. We should pray for Kathleen's recovery. But even more, pray for a change in the mindset of so many people in Omaha and across the U.S. Prayer, however, isn't enough--there is a need for stringent gun control in this country. More police can help alleviate the problem, but we need to work with law enforcement; not against it. All of us must work to stop the violence.
    Posted by: Jamie Location: La Vista on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:05 AM
    To all of you saying that is her mug shot. Who cares. She is a young lady who got shot in the head over the most ridiculous thing. I dont care where anyone lives or how anyone was in the past. Not a single person deserves to get shot, especially over something so stupid. To Kathleens family I pray for you and her that she makes a full recovery and can return to your family completely healed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time and my prayers are with all you stupid judgemental people pretty much saying she deserves this cause she has been in trouble before. I pray for all of you to get a heart and stop judging just because its a "mug shot"picture. Nobody deserves this.
    Posted by: Jen Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:01 AM
    Why are there no witnesses to tell who did this?? The only way North O is going to stop this violence is step up and tell on the people that do these crimes! Stand up for yourself and your neighbors.
    Posted by: SB Location: north o on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:51 AM
    Most of your comments are just ignorant.It shows your racsim.The black girl that was shot at the drive-thru by a white boy she didn't have a record.Would you stand face to face with one of her family members and share your feelings? I don't think so because you are gutt-less you hide behind a computer to spread your hatred. I don't know this young lady she is struggling for her life and my prayers are with her and her family. I sure would like to meet some of you face to face and see who our enimes are.
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 04:14 AM
    First off, nobody deserves to be shot over something like this. It's just horrible. I don't live anywhere near North O. Never have. But to everyone that thinks that violence and crime is limited to this part of town, you need to wake up! Yes, of course things need to change there. People need to help those there to help them (police). The cops can't do it alone. That would be the difference between North O and the rest of the community. Take back your neighborhoods! This will never go away if you don't. Or expect the criticism that comes with not doing anything.
    Posted by: Anonymous Location: Omaha on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:50 AM
    Unbelieveable...but believeable. I mean the comments made...you're just as heartless as the person who shot Kathy. Mug shot or not...she is still a human being and deserves to live just like you "O-so Holy" OUTSIDE OF NORTH Omaha people who are more concerned about the pic than the person. She is a young woman. No one deserves what she got! U act like nothing goes on outside of North O..when we all know that things happen..the media just likes to keep N.O in the news. HMMMMM...ponder on that!!!!!!
    Posted by: Ashleigh Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:20 PM
    Wow people are so stupid that is my sister/cousin you don e neven know nher she has been through alot in her life and mug shot or not n obody ndeserves this but ill keep all of you in my prayers just help pray for her and stop dwelling on the past you know nothing about her so grow up an d get real like my cousin Nelle said there always two sides to the story an d until you nkn ow them both pray for her to get better and make it instead of little things like that grow up and stop being so stupid i pray for you all an d keep Kathy in your prayers
    Posted by: fred Location: omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:13 PM
    Just another situation of thug justice! She played the game and got dealt with. Lets move on only 16 hrs till the next shooting.
    Posted by: bob Location: omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 10:59 PM
    Yes it does matter if she has a mug shot, why because I dont have one, and why didnt she just call the cops. Thats what they get paid to do. I dont wish harm on anyone, but look at the facts where I live people have to follow laws and respect the police, not shoot at them. Down there they will kill you for looking at them wrong, she knew this and if not she does now. But I hope she will live, and they will catch this thing that has no respaect for life. If they do catch him some judge will just let him off on house arrest, and he will do it again and again.
    Posted by: Karma Location: South Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
    Let this be a lesson to everyone that people are getting tired of the loud music..booming around. Put some ear phones on and deafen yourself. Other people don't want to hear all that booming music.
    Posted by: phil Location: omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 10:28 PM
    Her mug shot...you perfect yet ignorant non north o people must be nice to be able to walk on water and judge others.
    Posted by: Perplexed Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 08:35 PM
    What perplexes me is how sooooo many people have comments when there is any mention of violence in North O, but absolutely no comments when it comes to the violence in Elkhorn where a suspect was being sought for kidnapping a woman and child and no comments when a teen was beaten with a baseball bate on 168th & Q. Hmmmm...I wonder what the motive behind these concerned citizens could possibly be?
    Posted by: jjj Location: omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 08:08 PM
    why do these "victims" always have mugshots on file? I was scared when the taco bell shotting happened last year not far from me, then I saw the "victim" had a mugshot readily available...same ol' story.."they were turning their life around"...really? when?
    Posted by: nelle Location: omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 07:40 PM
    WOW! people are so stUpid! thats my little sister fighting for her life and you all are asking if thats a mug shot!?! But you know what, God is good and I'ma pray for all of you that don't know the whole story, cause there is always two sides!! Be blessed!!!
    Posted by: Steve Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 07:09 PM
    Her mug shot does matter. She's obviously associated herself with criminals and has paid the price. What are the odds that anyone will call the police with some info?
    Posted by: Mel Location: Bellevue on Apr 27, 2008 at 05:26 PM
    It's not really all that ironic. Isn't a previous mug shot on file generally standard in these type of situations? ...Hmmm...It almost makes a person think that in North O there are very few "true victims."
    Posted by: bl on Apr 27, 2008 at 04:52 PM
    Who cares if she's got a mug shot or not. We should be praying for her safe and speedy recovery. God bless Kathleen, we will send prayers your way.
    Posted by: Baddest Location: 72nd Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 04:36 PM
    It doesnt matter if it was a mugshot or not... This girl is in critical condition.. Her mug shot has nothing to do with anything and its not anyone's place to bring that up. Dont bring up a mug shot when you dont even know her personally.
    Posted by: RM Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 04:30 PM
    It doesn't say if she was the one complaining or the one playing the loud music. Try to be a little respectful of your neighbors.
    Posted by: Mug Shot Location: Nebraska on Apr 27, 2008 at 04:08 PM
    Is that photo a mug shot? If so, that begs a few questions...like what sort of criminal history did the victim have. Anything gang-related? Down in Lincoln, the Lancaster County Attorney's site lets the public search for adult criminal cases in the county. Maybe Douglas and Sarpy need to put their criminal history info online too!
    Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 27, 2008 at 03:50 PM
    I knew the young lady she had a rough up bringing I pray that her life doesn't end in such tragedy. We need to wake up and stop the violence for some reason the people put no value on human life.
    Posted by: Erin on Apr 27, 2008 at 03:39 PM
    Not a good sign when the VICTIM has a mug shot...people need to say what they saw or they are all going to become victims...
    Posted by: Beth Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 02:10 PM
    I hope she is ok, but that's ironic that her mug shot is on file. she obviously has had a brush with the law in the past.
    Posted by: Woman Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 01:55 PM
    And my landlord wants to know why I am afraid to ask my neighbors to turn down their music. Hello!
    Posted by: C Location: Omaha on Apr 27, 2008 at 01:40 PM
    PLEASE, STOP THE GUN VIOLENCE or none of us will be left to have a community!!!
    Posted by: nan on Apr 27, 2008 at 01:13 PM
    Wow..an argument over music. Thats a great reason to get shot. Amazing that in this area people think that shooting someone in the head will get them a solution. Its lovely to see that this citizen had previous mugshots also. It sounds like she was a real contributor to society.
    Posted by: molly on Apr 27, 2008 at 01:01 PM
    Wow...she already had a mugshot. Go figure. I bet there were no witnesses to this crime either. Its gonna be a long summer for North O unless they speak up about what they have witnessed when a crime occurs like the people in other parts of the city do. If they want change for their area that is the only way.
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