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Arrest In American Legion Hall Shooting Save Email Print
One killed, four wounded
Posted: 4:07 PM Nov 18, 2008
Last Updated: 5:11 PM Nov 18, 2008
Reporter: Gary Smollen
Email Address: sixonline@wowt.com

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Omaha Police said Tuesday an arrest was made in the shooting death of a man outside an American Legion Hall last week.

Twenty-one-year-old Jeremy Foster was taken into custody Monday night for the murder of 25-year-old Victor Henderson, found dead in the parking lot of American Legion Post 30 at 33rd and Parker early on the morning of November 10th. Four others were wounded.

Henderson’s family is pleased police made an arrest. "I feel they did a good job and my heart goes out to the Foster family because we know them, grew up with them,” says Victor’s sister, Juarquate Brown.

"I was actually relieved. I know it made my mom feel good, being that she lost her son." Brown says the news is helping the family cope with the difficulties.

Then they realized they knew Foster's family, grew up with and are friends with many.

"I guess he just went the wrong way because everybody else in his family didn't do it, it's just him so there's no problem with us and them," says Victor's sister, Lou Edwards. "We just want to see justice done."

Edwards is concerned because there have been threats made against her family.

"What may be most troubling for Victor's family is that he was playing peacemaker, breaking up a fight at the time he was shot and killed. The fight broke out in the parking lot, he'd grabbed one of the participants, was turning them away to keep them from all of the trouble, that's when I'm told the shooter approached from behind."

"He actually broke up two fights that night and really expected nothing, just trying to keep the peace," says Brown. Instead he was killed, a brother and cousin wounded and the family's faith made stronger by the loss.

The Hendersons say they're praying for strength as well as for Foster's family so that they may get through this trying time.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 20, 2008 at 08:12 PM
I can't stress enough that OPD have the wrong individual for the terrible crime. Police should know better than to go by "hear say". Another bogus arrest. While the actual killer still walks the streets of Omaha. Wow! I am praying for both families affected by this. OPD you really need to step your efforts up and stop making "quick" arrest if you will just because the heat and pressure is on you. I don't feel safe here. Mainly because of all the crime that is happening, but also because of a police dept. that just don't give a damn.

Posted by: Concerned on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:58 PM
I have to say again, that I am praying not only for my family affected by this, but also for the family of Victor. This is terrible. My heart is so heavy right now with all that has happened. I do know my loved one who is named as the "killer" is not the one who killed Mr. Henderson. OPD has the wrong person. Any while Jeremy is behind bars, the actual killer is still walking the streets. I pray that whoever has done this, come forward, so both the Henderson family and Foster family can heal and move forward. Lord knows Jeremy is no "saint", but he is NO killer either. The Lord also knows he has committed this horrible crime and I just hope and pray that he will have mercy on their soul come judgement day. For the Henderson family, I will keep you all in my prayers and hope somehow you can get threw this. With the Lords help, I know it can be done. Trust in him. God Bless.

Posted by: N on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:08 AM
I know the Foster family quite well as a matter of fact i grew up with Jeremy. they are very close to my family so i call them my family as well. pretty good person but got mixed up with the wrong crowd and began getting into trouble and couldn't stay out. i don't know Victor but i do pray that their family has strength during this trying time. may God be with you and keep you. if Jeremy did this then he needs to get what he deserves if not then i hope they find the real killer so that we wont have that person hurt anyone else. May God bless both families involved!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:18 AM
To REALITY CHECK You should probably word your comments a little better then. No one is grazing the boards looking for an argument, yet you seem to be. You need to calm it down there feisty good god

Posted by: realtalk on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:39 AM
good job OPD.....what 1 out of how many man i got buddies dead and they still ain't arresting anyone, God bless this victim and whoever killed him, I happen to be a victim of a shooting in Jan.2008 in front of my 5yr old son 7yr old niece and my girlfriend, and it kills me how you people make assumptions about the victims character, this is Omaha people your guilty by just being between the ages of 15-27 any time someone gets shot people assume you were a GANGSTER, well look me up and google it I'm not a gang member and I never been to jail for anything major, and its true soon as you wanna turn your life around things catch up to you....and thats a fact from the inside lookin' out..........PERIOD.......God bless the family's affected by this tragedy......

Posted by: Amber on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Terri- I pray that God grants you forgiveness for being so disrespectful and rude! A man was killed, the killer caught, and you are questioning the character of the man killed?! Wow! Where is your character???? If you live in Omaha, pack your bags and get out! Pessimistic swine like you don't belong in our city. We have enough problems. Instead of throwing out ridiculous comments, try praying for the man's family. They just lost a loved one for God's sake. Matter of fact, try praying for yourself on this one because you are way out of line!!

Posted by: Linda on Nov 18, 2008 at 07:20 PM
What is it you accomplish with all the killings? We just made one major accomplishment to Black History, but we still have the same old stereo-type. Do we (Black race) need to keep killing each other as if you're in the ballbarret times. Just get in the ring and beat each other to death. Are you a better man or woman because you can pull a trigger. Guest What, dropper a couple letter because that's what you are. And I am not White. I am a former "O" it doe'nt take all this to get on the map. Do something positive. Stop killing off your future, like you killed my nephew Earl. All others, take this as a lesson and get your lives together. Encourage each other to do the right thing. You're having children of your own now. What do you expect them to be like when they grow up? Are you the example? Take a look, and ask yourself that each and every day. Peace and Love

Posted by: Concerned on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:59 PM
I am here to say that I am praying for the family who has lost their loved one, but also praying for my family as well. I know my loved did not do this. The Omaha Police Dept. have the wrong person in this horrible homicide. The real individual needs to come forward. The truth will come out and when it does, may God have mercy on them.

Posted by: Friend on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:37 PM
I'm happy they found who killed Victor I grew up with him and the Henderson family he did not deserve this and neither did his family Mrs.B and the rest of the family may god bless you all and help you get through this.

Posted by: ricochet000 on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Another COWARD behind bars...

Posted by: Reality Check on Nov 18, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Hey Anonymous...if you actually READ what I wrote then you would see that I wasn't insulting the OPD. I was implying that people could stop with the accusations that all cops do is ride around on their cell phones. Quit grazing the boards looking for something to start an arguement over.

Posted by: Bill on Nov 18, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Fantastic work OPD.

Posted by: Terri on Nov 18, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Let me guess - family will say Victor was a good boy and was in the process of turning his life around right? Wrong place, wrong time?? Drugs, guns, alcohol, no future - get jobs and try to make something out of your life. I hate to read the paper everyday. Omaha the new Detroit.

Posted by: ? on Nov 18, 2008 at 01:03 PM
I agree with the 2nd "Anonymous" post---dont get too comfortable people... just b/c there was a "catch" doesnt mean this was the killer! We never know WHO really is out there doing all this damage. Still be on the lookout folk...dont get laxed.

Posted by: Ann on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Once again---go OPD!! Eat whatever the hell you want if you catch all these losers!!

Posted by: GOOD JOB on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Great job OPD. For all you people always blaming the police where are the comments now. GOOD JOB OPD.

Posted by: Ben on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Lets watch and see what the judge does on this one. Heads up everybody. Earn your keep judge. Or your out!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:56 AM
you people and your stupid comments: "just driving around in your squad cars on your cell phones." Well how about you stupid citizens driving like idiots getting in accidents on your stupid cell phones, taking officers off of more important tasks such as homicides.

Posted by: Citizen on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Thank god these killers were found. Thank you opd. It always doesn't work this way. My prayers go out to the families of these victims.

Posted by: Priors on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Jeremy is already a convicted felon, having done time in the DC jail for felony coke possession, released barely 1 year ago. Hey, wait a minute, as a convicted felon, he couldn't have even had a gun, right?

Posted by: ?? on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Nice job OPD!!

Posted by: cece on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Well done...take them down one by one! Little by little these thugs will get the point. Run for the hills gang bangers--you are not welcome here!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 18, 2008 at 10:10 AM
watch for bogus arrests. with all the pressure to solve these cases, OPD will arrest anyone. Once it gets to the courts you will see cases being dropped.

Posted by: Reality Check on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Thank you OPD for finding this guy and getting him off the streets. Maybe this, paired with the arrest of the 15 yr old kid that shot Tari will send a message out to the streets that you guys aren't just driving around in your squad cars on your cell phones.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Another arrest by the opd. Looks like they are catching these criminals. That means we shouldn't be reading any "police aren't doing anything about these shootings" remarks!

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