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Updated: 2:33 PM Feb 9, 2010
15-Year-Old Shot To Death Waiting For Bus
Drive-by shooter sought A 15-year-old Benson High School freshman was shot and killed Monday afternoon while waiting for a bus.
Posted: 3:23 PM Feb 8, 2010Reporter: Justin Joseph Email Address: sixonline@wowt.com |
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Posted by: CBCG
on Feb 10, 2010 at 06:52 AM
To Shame On Stereotypes: You want a place where kids feel they belong? why not start with two parent family? "37336591"
Posted by: negitive
on Feb 9, 2010 at 09:17 PM
his own parents said that there was talk online about gang activity that was supposed to occur the next day..."don't worry mom, it won't be me"... all i want to say is that i am never updated or informed of these situations. so if he was,and told you, why wouldn't you be proactive and concerned? i am glad i moved away from that part of town. grow up and realize that your kids are not as sweet as you want to think "37335851"
Posted by: j
on Feb 9, 2010 at 09:03 PM
Yes, most gun violence happens in North O - but this is a problem for the entire city, not just North O. People need to come together and help their neighbor, and not just the ones they share a fenceline with. All this West O vs North O, white vs black vs hispanic, Democrat vs. Republican.....ALL of this needs to end. "37332733"
Posted by: EV
on Feb 9, 2010 at 07:57 PM
First, I want to start out by saying my heart breaks, breaks, breaks for this child's family. I just look at his picture and I just want to cry. I cannot imagine what his family and friends must be going through. I have read through so many of these comments and I wanted to touch on what "ShameOnStereotypes" said. It's so true what you said, people want to step back watching the news from their TV and not do anything to help out. There is so much stuff going on in the World where we could help to make peace. As far as all the "North O" bashers, it's so unfair. I myself grew up in a poor, crime-stricken area because that is just where I had to live. Circumstances were such, that we couldn't get out of there. A friend and I were walking down the street one night at age 15(both females in California) and here comes 2 cars shooting at each other! That was so terrifying. We need to invest more in our youth! Whatever situation we are in...preach peace instead of violence. Many prayers... "37332366"
Posted by: Doug
on Feb 9, 2010 at 07:49 PM
You want to stop all the revenge killings? Make being a gang member a capital offense. Then, there's nobody left to kill innocent people. "37328926"
Posted by: ShameOnStereotypes
on Feb 9, 2010 at 06:36 PM
Why are we bad mouthing and stereo typing all "North O" residents and families as gang bangers and gang affiliates? Sitting in your cushy recliner chair way out in West Omaha it is easy to chastise people for not "snitching". There is a very real problem with gangs here in Omaha. Instead of putting down the families of victims how about we pour more energy into positive places like the Boys & Girls club and other organizations that lack funding in order to give youth the opportunity to have a place to feel like they fit in and belong? Shame on the stereotypes, crime happens everywhere. I'm certain there are just as many drug problems out west as there are in any other part of the city! "37327623"
Posted by: North O
on Feb 9, 2010 at 06:08 PM
Sadly this is not just a problem to be found in one area of Omaha. There is too much violence. And young lives are taken, a terrible consequence. "37326753"
Posted by: BadnewsOmaha
on Feb 9, 2010 at 05:50 PM
I lived through this in my younger years. This only leads to a endless or better yet closed cycle. boy gets shot and kill. boys bother or friend goes out for revenge and someone less ends up dead. some family or friend will try to revenge the last persons death. eventually some one will kill someone else that had nothing to do with the problem first and then the problem just grows even more. These are the pains that cities which are going through a growing face go through its natural. eventually it will just be swept under the rough and none will care "37324673"
Posted by: Thump
on Feb 9, 2010 at 05:24 PM
All these "NORTH O" issue post are really sad.... It's a let's "Raise and protect out children"... Not a NORTH O issue don't be a bigot a child is dead because (of a young, or a young minded) person this also raises serious questions about gun safeguarding... And how young violent offenders are getting access to these weapons (ex. The young man who tried to enter a high school with a shotgun) "37323673"
Posted by: Brian P
on Feb 9, 2010 at 05:12 PM
It is so sad to see this level of violence come about in Omaha. I really think that the only way to address this issue is to enact a zero tolerance policy against violent criminals. If you use a weapon to commit a violent crime that results in a homicide, then the punishment should be the death penalty. NO QUESTIONS ASKED! If you use a weapon to commit a violent crime that results in bodily harm, life in prison. NO QUESTIONS ASKED! The people in this community need to step it up and not be afraid. If you see a crime happen, REPORT IT! What would you want if it was your family that was affected? It is ridiculous that some of these idiots that are in gangs have no regard for human life. Our criminal justice system allows for too much leniency for these offenders...To the family of Everett, my prayers go out to you. I know that there are no words that could ever truly comfort you but I hope you know that there is an entire community that grieves for you. God bless you. "37321638"
Posted by: ITSANORTHO PROBLEM!
on Feb 9, 2010 at 04:48 PM
1 years worth of shootings-90% of them are north of Dodge and east of 72nd. Grow up---This is a North O problem. 90% of this problem exists in this concentrated part of the city. Statistics dont lie. We dont hear gun shots ringing in West O or Midcity. Every other day or everyday lately the news crews are in North O reporting. Sure, stuff happens here and there in other parts but 90% happens there. Most by thugs. Those saying were are making assumption about North O crime...nope we are not. Read the data!!! Its all there everyday all day. I feel badly for those hardworking good individuals and parents trying to better themselves there. I dont feel badly for the low lifes that live off the govt, dont look after the children they already have yet keep having more,folks that expect everything handed to them. Those are the ones that need to get jobs and figure out that you cant be lazy about education. "37320573"
Posted by: Coggs
on Feb 9, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Correction LB, It's time that North O invests in North O. If you see or hear someone do something illegal you do something other than put your head down. You see trash pick it up. You see your kids getting out of line you hold them accountable. It's all about doing the right thing 24-7 365 days of the year. Until then it's a fools errand. NO ONE wants to invest in a place where theres no accountability. With that aside God Bless this young man and his greiving family in their time of sorrow. "37319896"
Posted by: Amy
on Feb 9, 2010 at 04:29 PM
This is so sad. If he was involved with gangs, he was to young to FULLY understand the danger he was placing himself and his family in. WHO recruits these kids? They are no better then terrorist' recruiting young suicide bombers in the middle east. Someone said we need to take back our streets. This is bigger then the street. It impacts our entire City. We need to declare war on these punks Start by turning them in if you know something. You can remain anonymous. All it takes is a call or pass a note to someone. Please. "37319563"
Posted by: Theo
on Feb 9, 2010 at 04:26 PM
Sad fact of the matter is that a lot of people including so called grown adults in town know who these gangbangers are but aren't willing to report anything they see to the police or do anything about this stupidity that gets young people killed, and in turn aren't much better than the fools that pulled the trigger. "37319556"
Posted by: STOP!
on Feb 9, 2010 at 04:26 PM
SHooting the young ones now too? This is what not snitching will get you. No future and a coffin. Why cant these low lifes get it through their heads that this is no way to live. If you were raised badly dont turn to a life of crime to get back at people!! Beat it! How can being in a gang be above an education and a life and a family??? How can be a gun carrying thug validate you or make you smarter or richer or better???Most of us cannot relate to this nonsense! Education and knowledge are key. Crime=punishment and jail time. Gangs are not families! They are cold blooded murderers. Life isnt a rap video!! Idolizing thugs is not okay. Those things are not real! Life is real.....get a life, get a job and get an education! Thats how yu make something out of yourself! "37319233"
Posted by: North O
on Feb 9, 2010 at 04:24 PM
Benson was never on lockdown today. Idiotic rumors were being spread all day long. "37317018"
Posted by: jk
on Feb 9, 2010 at 04:04 PM
To D: BENSON high school was not locked down today, NORTH HIGH was. Benson High is blocks away from where this man was shot down, not North. "37316576"
Posted by: SICK-N-TIRED
on Feb 9, 2010 at 03:59 PM
IT'S 41 DAYS INTO THE NEW YEAR AND WE'RE ALREADY SEEN 3 DEATHS FROM GUNFIRE,A COUPLE OF DEATHS FROM PPL WHO DRIVE DRUNK, ROBBERIES AND BREAK-IN....WHAT DO OMAHANS HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SPRING AND SUMMER...(GUESS)...MORE DEATHS DUE TO PPL WHO HAVE NO REGARD FOR LIFE, THEIRS OR THEIR VICTIMS OR FAMILIES OF BOTH. I'M SICK-N-TIRED OF PLAINING MY VISITS TO PUBLIC PLACES SUCH AS THE MALLS, THE PARKS, MY KIDS SCHOOL OR JUST A SOCIAL FUNCTIONS HOSTED BY FAMILY, THINKING TWICE TO GO OR NOT, BEING A PRISONER IN THIS VERY CITY.I REMEBER THE ARTICLE ABOUT 250 MURDER CASES THAT WAS UNSOLVE IN DOUGLAS COUNTY...AND IT SEEMS THAT TO ME THAT THE NUMBER IS STEADILY INCREASING, MY NEPHEW "MARCUS JACKSON" IS 1 THAT'S STILL HAVEN'T BEEN SOLVED...SO I SAY AGAIN THAT I'M SICK-N-TIRED OF BEING SICK-N-TIRED! "37313411"
Posted by: NHS Grad
on Feb 9, 2010 at 03:36 PM
So, North Omaha, how's that "Stop Snitching" lifestyle working out for ya? "37309423"
Posted by: CULater
on Feb 9, 2010 at 03:08 PM
Several witnesses and no arrest? Stop blaming the police and everyone else when these kinds of shootings happen. Blame the stupid code of silence that allows thugs to get away with this. The police are not the enemy--these thugs are! "37308278"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:58 PM
I cant believe that people are so ignornant. There is child gone, shotdown. His parents are going through enough. All you people can do is blame them, when you dont know them. How foolish and i pray your child is not gunned down at a bus stop leaving school. If that then you are surely to blame because of lack of parenting. "37308193"
Posted by: LB
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:57 PM
Everett seemed to be an innocent bystander in this whole situation. Its the socieoeconomic issue that a major problem here. If the position were switched that all of a sudden West Omaha was poor and North and South Omaha was soon thriving areas then the violent crime ratio would be reversed. All this gun violence going on where are these kids getting the guns at? They cant buy them as they are too poor to do so. Its not necessarily standing up to drug dealers and violence but showing Black Males that there are other alternatives. I lived on 45th and Bedford and growing up if I were out after the streetlight came on and a neighboor hood parent caught me, it didnt matter who, I'd get my tale whooped all the way home. Then get it whooped again by my parents when I got home. That type of fear is not around that area anymore. Its time to start investing in our folks North O. "37307478"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:54 PM
"IT's NATION TIME" We are at WAR over the world even right here in (NORTH) Omaha, NE. What happen to a time where it took a village to raise a child? We have obviously lossed the basic principals of what made US GREAT KINGS & QUEENS!!! Help starts from within WE must pick up our community, our people and our UNITY; before we can look outside our community for help. WE can get all the HELP from the outside; but it won't make a difference if there isn't UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY!!! We have plenty of lip services from our community leaders but no plan of action. The crime that is happening shouldn't take ANOTHER big meeting from our so call leaders of the community. The black on black crime being happening for years WAKE UP!!!! See we need to change our attitudes about how we look at things and come out of this mind set of it doesn't affect ME ATTITUDE!!! WE must get back to MARCHING, RALLIES and UNITY in our COMMUNITY. We must have a ATTITUDE OF CHANGE!!! "37306888"
Posted by: Alicia G
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:50 PM
I am very saddened by the events of yesterday. The news came to me very heartbreaking since I've known this young man all of his life. Everette was my cousin. He came from a very good home, with wonderful parents. Not just saying that because of the relation. I can't understand why someone would take his life, he was sooo young, he had a whole life ahead of him, now he won't even finish high school. My deepest sympathy goes out to his mother, father, sisters, and neice. You are in my prayers. REST IN PEACE MAN MAN! "37306666"
Posted by: ME
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:48 PM
First of all RB how do you know this was a crime committed by a person who's family is on state assistance. I wish people would stop assuming things and acutally get some knowledge before you talk. What was the reason for the white boy who went to Vanmar and started shooting his mother wasn't on state assistance. This is no different from what happens in other areas it is sensationalism at its best. You don't hear about the good things that go on in North Omaha you only hear about the bad so people assume all of North Omaha is bad. This is what you would call logical fallacy. Stop stereotyping people and putting them in a box. For all we know this could have been a white person who lives in a middle class family who did the shooting, but until we know more FACTS people need to keep their negative comments to themselves. I do agree Omaha Police Department and this city need to do more to help protect those who will come forward. My prayers go out to this family. "37303373"
Posted by: kris
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:30 PM
man dis crazy, i knew man man real good.. me and him was close homies. dis is sad that everyone is dying for what reason? people should set down the gun for once and at least fight if there was any problem with any one! my codoences go out to his family. i know they felt it harder than anyone, i cried myself. i still can't believe he's gone.. im breaking down writing this.. man rest in PARIDISE BRO!! "37302936"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:28 PM
This is so sad. Such a waste of a wonderful life. My thoughts go out to the friends and family of this wonderful young man. "37301733"
Posted by: miss you
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:21 PM
its crazy how someone you barely new could hit some one so hard friend were just with us all talkinq to you orlando and gucci! i have never seen you like this its its crazy how many tears were shed and i just hope your better in a place you can call home Rip everett aka manman "37300298"
Posted by: D
on Feb 9, 2010 at 02:07 PM
Even worse. Now the school has been on lock down most of the day today due to threats of another shooting. "37299343"
Posted by: Iamsosorry
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:54 PM
Single black mom.Do not blame nobody but the fatherless families these kids come from.Prayers to the family,nobody deserves to die at fifteen. "37298401"
Posted by: Josh
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:43 PM
to thump how you know it was a kid that shot him? what if it was a "legal" adult? they not kids man "37298218"
Posted by: Gomez
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:42 PM
It just makes me sad that, all these young people die for something so silly. It's just not worth it, it makes me sick. People who could have been really successful, their life ended in an instant. "37297283"
Posted by: Randall Edwards
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:29 PM
I went to school with Everett last year at Parrish and this year at Benson, he was really quiet.. and it's pretty surprising. "37296776"
Posted by: Cal
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:23 PM
Another friend lost in 3 days. This is not how I expected my 1st year in college to be. First Wilson in September, Maurice on Saturday, and now you Everett. We were just talking about going to Maurice's funeral & now I have to leave Fremont & come home to bury two of my friends. This saddens me so much that I just want to drop out of school, but I'm not going to do that. I'm going to graduate for all 3 of you guys. I love ya'll. Rest in paradise & save me a seat next to ya'll. "37296771"
Posted by: Rob
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:23 PM
Half of these comments are just dumb. Getting rid of guns will not solve the problem, gun owners are not the problem, Marty Conboy, Don Klein and the police are not the problem, The problem is the witnesses who see these crimes happen and dont come forward. Stop blaming everything and everyone else, place the blame where it belongs.Guess its just easier to blame everyone else for the inter-city problems why dont you start taking back your neighborhoods and stand up to the gangs and drug dealers change starts with you! "37295773"
Posted by: DeeDee
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:07 PM
dang dis stuff is too krazy man i neva thought it would be everett dude man i knt get ova dis him n mah kuzn use tah ALWAYS be toghether omg.. dey grew up tahgetha i still knt believe it den duh bad part about it is dey let em outta sko early if he wouldve stayd n sku dis woulnve happend... but im sooo sooo sorry 4 your lost Everett will always be loved and missed... "37295643"
Posted by: rb
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:05 PM
To Single Black Mother - The last thing I want is to pay even more taxes, which you seem to suggest is necessary. Fact of the matter is these losers need to get jobs and stop living off our tax dollars, period. "37295193"
Posted by: MJJ
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:59 PM
This is very sad. My prayers go out to the family of this young man. No parent should have to go through this! Leaving North Omaha has nothing to do with this and this was not in a spot where gunshots are heard all the time. This neighborhood is very mixed and have hard working people who live in this area. Not all of North Omaha is a hot spot as the news and police would like you to believe. The city and police know exactly what neighborhoods these people who are killing live at, they just aren't doing anythig about it because it keeps them busy! My cousin was killed last year and there has been no arrests. As long as they keep not solving these crimes these young people are going to keep killing because they keep getting away with it. My prayers are with these parents. May God give them to strength to get through this time. "37294686"
Posted by: Melissa
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:53 PM
I think that violence is an issue of the heart. There are things going on inside of a person that makes them feel like that is the answer. Someone makes you mad or does something you dont like you get back at them. It seems like especially in this generation who have been taught in many ways via tv, school, friends ect that anything goes what is wrong for someone else may not be wrong for you. We need to stop that and let our children know there is right and wrong absoulute right and wrong. God is the only way to do that because He has our lives in His hands but we as a nation have asked Him to get out of everything. It is time for a revival and it might as well start right here in Omaha Nebraska. "37293886"
Posted by: Single Black Mother
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Judges, Mayor, Marty Conboy and Don Kleine: Can you get a handle on these crimes? Can you stop giving these thugs a slap on the hand! Can you start putting my tax dollars to use? I own my home so I am paying taxes, but don't see my money being put to good use. Parents: If you can't handle them, stop producing them. If you can't afford the 1st one, the 2nd than why have a 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th child when you can't take care of the ones you already have!!!! Birth control needs to be given to all low income households. If you get any State assistance, you should be required to be on birth control!!!!! "37292931"
Posted by: Lived in N.Omaha over 30yrs
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:31 PM
I have lived in North Omaha over 35 years and the problem is when the City of Omaha tore down the public housing units and allowed these families to move in homes and scattered them into all the neighborhoods the violence spread all around town instead of being confined to a limited area of N. Omaha. Now, I can't sell my home to move to a better neighborhood cause the property value has decreased so much. The city should have left these folks where they were instead of making them a neighbor of mines. They don't cut their grass, they don't pick up their trash, they let the wind blow it in my yard for me and my family to pick up, they party all night and sleep all day while I am at work making an honest living. They have broken down cars in the drive way with rims and tires missing. I am a black educated single mother living in N. Omaha and now these people are becoming my problem. Where are the parents of these juvenile deliquents? "37292678"
Posted by: everett's bestfriendd .
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:28 PM
bestfriendd. this stuff is not joke man OMG. so much stuff is going to change because your not here. well yoou know everyone is going to miss you dearlyy. but whaht else more can we say your in a better place now . so many tears were sheardded over you loss and a persaon told me to stay strong and that what were doing. i couldnt believe it all i could say was why are yall liein to me.. and all you seen were tears . ily bestfriendd -tov.. "37292561"
Posted by: RicharD~His Brother from another mother
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Man im gone miss mi bro i cant believe he gone we grew up togetha and i juss cant take that he aint kuming back at all i lov u bro rest in peace 4*man-man*0 u gone always be in mi life bro no matter what i still remember our days on 41ST. hope that they find out who did this to mi bro i hope for the best for the fam "37291251"
Posted by: Caring
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Let us pray for those who are about to commit an act as hanus as this. Let them find the Lord before something like this occurs again. We must pray, we must. Do not forget to pray always. Let us pray for the family of this innocent young boy that they may find strength in the Lord to go on. Let us pray for those whose lives Everette has touched. May they find Jesus in this ever so difficult time. This is our city. We have the will. Let's ban together to make positive changes. Not just on this message board. Take action. Pray, write to the mayor. Show up at city meetings and share your stories. "37291116"
Posted by: LUV
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:11 PM
This just makes me cry. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. I wish and pray these crimes will stop. "37290986"
Posted by: omahamom
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:09 PM
DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN...HELP US. Citizens of Omaha, we have to take back our neighborhoods, it's time to stop covering up for these criminals. Somewhere someone knows something. Please come forward. He was someone's baby, someone's friend. "37290286"
Posted by: Thump
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:01 PM
WHERE ARE THESE KIDS GETTING THESE GUNS? REAL QUESTION!!! U may not agree, but the owners of these firearms used in the deaths of kids should be punished. Total lack of responsibility... and if its some gang selling these weapons... WE NEED TO FIND OUT!! AND STOP THIS! "37290161"
Posted by: Dante
on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:00 PM
The problem is some people like living like this in these bad neighborhoods, therefore it feeds of the people living in the environment of thugville. "37287706"
Posted by: Volunteer
on Feb 9, 2010 at 11:29 AM
If students only, are using this bus stop at that time of day, why can't the route be changed to pick up and drop off at the school? Surely the city could do this to increase safety. Can I see any parent volunteers like we have at the elementary level, making sure our kids are safe to and from school? If you are really concerned, put down the remote and your cell phone and your fast food and become a volunteer. Reclaim your neighborhood, get organized. Bring your younger kids with you so it becomes ingrained. Start a neighborhood watch program. OPD, keep lists of known gang members and put the heat on them. If we don't become proactive, the violence will escalate as the days get warmer and longer, that is unless WE decide WE have had enough. "37287306"
Posted by: Rachel
on Feb 9, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Remember that "No Snitching" slogan everyone was waring.. well no its time to talk. this cant continue this boy lost his life. "37286131"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 11:09 AM
What a waste of a young life. Everett RIP and may the angels comfort your friends and family. Where will this end? "37286086"
Posted by: Toni
on Feb 9, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Regardless of the surrounding circumstances, there is a DEAD CHILD. I have children and my heart goes out to the Williams family. It seems as if those of you who don't live in North O have all the answers so why don't start acting? It's easy for people to give their opinion because they are looking in on the situation and don't really even seem to know the whole truth of the matter. It's unfortunate that because of what happened to this young man, there have been police and the SWAT team at North High today because of threats of some one shooting up that school in retaliation. "37285163"
Posted by: danity
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:58 AM
uhh is there even a suspect?? how do you all know that a KiD even did this?? People are so quick to judge...do u want to be a part of the solution or do you want to keep TALKiN about the problem...lighten up...or do something..my prayers go out to the Williams family. "37284761"
Posted by: Terri
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:52 AM
15 yr old son killed while waiting on the bus. From comments sounds like he was an amazing kid. There is no sense in this killing. Was he was another victim of wrong place wrong time while waiting on a bus after school? I believe so. I don't care where he was waiting this is not what should be going on in our city not anywhere anytime. "37284343"
Posted by: Trina
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:46 AM
And to all of you out there placing blame on the parents, Everett had BOTH, his mother and his father and was brought up to be a productive member of society. He was disciplined and loved to the very best of his parents ability. I have sat with his father at every football game and they played a major role in his life encouraging him to be the best he could be. They were there for him daily and I don't feel you can always place blame on the parents. In some cases, yes, there are parents who don't care, but in our case, we loved him, his parents loved him and we took care of our boys the best we could. There has got to be something done about the youth gangs in Omaha and the heartless shootings and killings. It has got to stop or we will lose more of our youth who are going places in this world. "37283673"
Posted by: Coggs
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Another pointless murder. Rest in peace Everett. "37282823"
Posted by: DJ
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Whats going on? Everyday now we have heard about shootings in North O. And other Places of Omaha. Giving everyone the right to have gun seems its not working. Guns in the wrong hands here. I do feel very sorry for their lost and nothing will ever bring back this boy or the others gunned down. What can we all do to stop this? "37282678"
Posted by: To Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:24 AM
I am embarrased to read your ignorant post. Do you really think these parents want their children in crime areas? I was raised in a middle class white family but when looking to buy a house could only afford one in North O. Not everyone can afford houses in West O. I have lived here for 3 months and have never heard a gun shot by my house. Crime does not only happen in North O. The media just doesn't like to report about it in other areas. Take the North O gun in school. Why was it on the news for 4 days but the taser at Mill South, the drunk student at Bellevue, the pepper sprayed mob at Central, the hit list at Gretna, and the gang squad at Grand Island were barely shown?? The way you stereotype people who live in North O as a "you owe me mentality" is ignorant in itself. Violence is everywhere...not just in N. O. Most of the gun fire and violence in N. O is not random. It is gang related. I have worked in North O for 3 years and have never had any problems or felt unsafe. "37282668"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:24 AM
This could be a random act. I worry about my son when he is at his friends house by Miller Park. I worry because of the way he looks. So many kids could be "mistaken" as gang members because they "look" like they are in a gang. My son gets pulled over often and accused of being a gang ma=ember-until they run his name.The police need more presence in north omaha and need to pull more kids over! "37281636"
Posted by: Ms Voun
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:12 AM
My heart goes out to the family he was just a baby and also someone know's what happend and if you have any information please come foward you will not be a snitch but at least give the family some closure and what happend or why it happend please do the right thing and again to the family I will pray for you. GOD BLESS!!!!! "37281433"
Posted by: Steve
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Another senseless shooting. And let me guess, no one saw a thing. This isn't going to stop until they start turning people in for this not getting revenge by shooting back. The shooters parents must be so proud! If you need to be in a gang as a sense of stability think again, it's not worth it! "37281096"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:05 AM
The biggest U.S.cities with urban/gang violence don't have a solution for it yet, so why would Omaha? Someone posted for parents to protect their children by moving out of the violent areas. A few I know have done this, but not everyone has the money. So this leaves the families trying to raise good citizens at the mercy of those who didn't get this upbringing, or are ignoring that upbringing. So sad. Condolences to the family. "37280918"
Posted by: VLC
on Feb 9, 2010 at 10:02 AM
How about the residents of North Omaha get out there and stand up for your streets. I can just about guarantee you outnumber the thugs. Get out there and clean it up. I believe the city officials should step in also. No more of this if the city would or if the parents would. What in the world does it take to get a community together in a way to clean up the neighborhoods. Run the violence out with the good. Come on do it for these young innocent victims. Crying about it is not doing any good obviously. Actions speak louder than words. "37279446"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 09:43 AM
I cannot BELIEVE there are human children who live like this. When kids like this are caught, they should be executed on the spot. Don't give them a chance to reproduce. And keep the parents from reproducing, because apparently something went wrong. "37276916"
Posted by: Sadden
on Feb 9, 2010 at 09:07 AM
I had the privledge of working with Everrett during the summer. He was smart, respectful, caring, understanding and thoughtful. He always gave great eye contact and would LISTEN and pay attention when he was spoken to. He always had a smile on his face which in return would bring a smile to our faces. We spoke multiple times about what a wonderful kid he was and how much potential he has. I'm sadden that a bullet took all that away. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. And we are still his biggest fans! "37276096"
Posted by: To A lecia
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Your comment started out decent but then you go on to say the stuff about living in sarpy county? and curfews? he was coming from school who has a curfew at 3:00? grow up. "37275871"
Posted by: Sad
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:55 AM
This is so sad that such a young life was snatched away so quickly by some senseless act of violence. Lets keep our posting respectful of the passed and stop running our mouths about suspected gang involvement etc...placing blame doesn't restore a dead child. "37274708"
Posted by: Trina
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:38 AM
I have know Everett since he was 5 years old. Him and my son were best friends and have grown up together and considered each other to be brothers as Everett only had sisters and I can't remember a day that they weren't together. I am very very sad and hurt that his life came to such a tragic end and I will be praying for him and his family. I am sick to my stomache at how easy it is for kids to get guns now a day and just go out and kill as if they have no idea of how precious life is. Everett you will be missed and I love you. Terrance will mourn your loss forever. "37274198"
Posted by: Dean
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:30 AM
I feel very sorry for the shooter's parents, to have raised a child like this. They know what he does but won't turn him and his friends in. I have great sympathy for Everett Williams' parents. "37273743"
Posted by: D
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:24 AM
Even if this young person was in a gang or not it's still tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I hope they catch the animals that did this to him. "37273516"
Posted by: sad
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:20 AM
i'm sorry to hear about the loss of this boy. may God watch over his friends & family in their time of need. how horrible. "37273443"
Posted by: Brian
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:19 AM
anyone tired of this stupidity? "37273023"
Posted by: t
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:12 AM
My heart and prayers go out to this family.God will be with you during this time.This was a act of a coward with a gun.The violence needs to end!!!!For people to just assume that this is gang related is wrong. "37272651"
Posted by: D
on Feb 9, 2010 at 08:07 AM
This was clearly not some case of random violence. This young man or someone in the immediate area at the time of the shooting definately knows the shooter and the reason for the shooting. This is the time for the community to do the responsible thing and demand that these young people cooperate with authorities. By not working with police to bring the shooter to justice a person is every bit as responsible as the one who pulled the trigger. Its not called snitching its called being socially responsible. This is real life and not some video game. You don't get a new life when you die, you can't hit some reset button, and there is no way to make the bullets go back into the guns or undo the damage they do. This act was every bit inhuman and stupid as it is unfortunate. DO THE RIGHT THING AND TELL THE POLICE WHO THE SHOOTER IS OR YOU ARE NO BETTER THAN THE GUN MAN. "37272033"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 07:55 AM
These crimes are in the most impoverished areas, these murders are people who are willing to do anything and hurt anyone to get what they want. Innocent lives are taken because the majority of the poor are ignorant, uneducated and have the “you owe me mentality”. You people on here can pretend to kid yourself and say it’s not just North Omaha but it is. Look at spot crime, read the news. I live out west and have never heard a gunshot. They are heard ever day in North O. My heart breaks for the innocent kids who have to walk to and from school every day in this North Omaha war. Why you parents can’t put your children first and move them to an area where they are safe!!. My prayers are with this young man’s family. "37270773"
Posted by: Sad
on Feb 9, 2010 at 07:31 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to this boys family. But we do need to do some blaming. I blame the people who are riding around with nothing to do but kill others. It is a sad day when someone can kill then go about their business like nothing happened. Someone out there knows who did this, and if it was a family member of mine, I would have no trouble turning them in. I don't care if it's blood, you can't kill people. Until people start agreeing with this and protecting their family (the ones who have killed) then nothing will ever get better, it's only going to get worse. It truly is a sad that you can't go through an entire day without thinking about a killing or if you might get shot. Sad Sad Sad!! "37269833"
Posted by: j
on Feb 9, 2010 at 07:10 AM
thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Everett. So sad.... "37269713"
Posted by: tax payer
on Feb 9, 2010 at 07:07 AM
Who is running around omaha killing kids now. Even if this 15 year old is a gang member which im not saying he is, who just pulls up and shoot someone to death. Saturday night same thing then again 3 hours later after someone just kills a kid. Wow start talking North Omaha you have a stone cold killer out there and he will kill anyone and any time. This guy needs to be delt with asap. Whos to say this killer won't kill cops firemen or who ever confronts him. These killers are just that killers. Someone seen something its time to take a stand and if you dont they will kill you also. To all you idiots that seen some thing and are scared to talk, just think if the cops come to you're door and tell you, you're kids was just shot to death in broad day light and no one would help you out cause you're scared of what. I feel for these people who lost a family member to a sick person who cares about no one. I am sorry for you're losses. "37268793"
Posted by: Keith
on Feb 9, 2010 at 06:43 AM
The gentleman on TV was correct. This is everbody's problem. It appears to me, that local police can't handle the situation. We need the governor and/or State's attorney General to step in and do something. People who commit these types of crimes are terrorists and deserve the appropriate response from society. "37268686"
Posted by: Cissy
on Feb 9, 2010 at 06:41 AM
It's really sad when a child can't go to school and come home safety without someone always acting stupid. I'm not here to judge but whoever has done this should surely be ashame of themself. I wonder what kinda education they received. We know they wasn't education on taking someone life. God bless this family. "37267313"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 05:50 AM
This what the drug war has brought us. If people want to kill themselves with drugs there's little any of us can do to stop it. The War on Drugs sure hasn't slowed it down. Quite the contrary. However it's the collateral damage that is the most senseless. "37265423"
Posted by: ..........
on Feb 9, 2010 at 04:07 AM
not everybody in North O happen to be in gangs or know people in gangs. just because everybody thinks its a bad neighborhood doesnt always mean it is. alot of people growing up here can tell you what they want and its usually the bad information, but what they forget to tell you is the good "37265243"
Posted by: Ridiculous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 03:54 AM
This is getting real ridiculous and real old real fast. I am tired of hearing about all the shootings, stabbings and murders on the TV news every night. And it's all in the same midtown north and south areas of Omaha. I don't know if it's gang related but it probably was. Time for parents to step in, grab the kid by the ear, swing him or her around and smack them on their stack-n-swivel, as my late father would say. Love your kids enough to know where they are at all times. Don't leave them to the wolves of the world. This is a tragic event and it should never have happened. To the Williams family, you have my thoughts and my prayers for Everett. May God Bless you in the days to come. "37264508"
Posted by: darien
on Feb 9, 2010 at 03:08 AM
Rest in peace Man Man you gone but never forgotten cuz "37262516"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 9, 2010 at 01:02 AM
Well Bill none of the other Mayors have been able to stop the violence that is not his job. "37261034"
Posted by: Aiko
on Feb 8, 2010 at 11:53 PM
And this is the way I go up to school too... Fun stuff. What's going on with the kids at our schools lately? It's like they've all decided to act up all at one time. Sigh... "37259639"
Posted by: Come together
on Feb 8, 2010 at 11:04 PM
We need a Omaha Relief Fund to establish funds to stop the violence....Call your City Council people make them earn their pay! "37259502"
Posted by: Come Together
on Feb 8, 2010 at 11:00 PM
We need to stop pointing the fingers in area of the town...and work together to solve the issues...all over Omaha.....Like West Kids don't come North "37258864"
Posted by: D
on Feb 8, 2010 at 10:39 PM
First of all this is an outrage. How can anybody shoot a 15-year-old kid as he stands waiting for a bus? What has this world turned into? Before anybody blames government, guns, police, North Omaha, etc., or question how involved this young man's parents are, direct your blame and anger towards the souless gunman who took away a young life. I have this shattered family in my thoughts. Nobody deserves this! "37257974"
Posted by: benson student
on Feb 8, 2010 at 10:18 PM
OMG i hope my bestfriends family will be ok ima miss hym sooo much I LOVE YOU!!!!!!! your always in my heart<3 "37256394"
Posted by: Wayne
on Feb 8, 2010 at 09:41 PM
Only the LOWEST of gutless cowards do things like this. No matter how old they get, they will still be PUNKS! Rest assured their day of reckoning will come. "37256122"
Posted by: Big
on Feb 8, 2010 at 09:36 PM
Police can't stop these shootings... Why? Because the shooters and the shooted hate the Police. No one in the hood wants the police around until there's shooting - and then they want police to patrol the community, but claim that police are profiling the community. It's a GANG issue, POVERTY issue, IGNORANCE issue and yes, a BLACK issue. 90% of the shootings in this city involve black males that are young and have a gang affiliation. I live in North Omaha - I've had shootings 2 blocks away - I know what the score is... Gang violence... Cheap guns... Machismo... No jobs... Poor people bored... Lifestyle... etc. It's a multi-faceted issue that isn't going to be solved by the police or the city of O alone... But, I'll tell you what - Ignorance and Poverty are a damn blight on North Omaha and they are the right place to start. "37255859"
Posted by: Alesia
on Feb 8, 2010 at 09:31 PM
The parents of this kid are awesome parents.I had the priviledge of being in a foster care class with them. The father is a man that's really concerned about his kids and community. This is horrible.But soon it will not be just a North Omaha issue this will spread like fire throughout the city of Omaha.That mess is not tolerated at all in Bellevue. Shame on the city officials for no curfews,no stiffer penalties,It's obvious there is a serious problem in that city.Does anyone have an answer? I'm proud to be a Sarpy County resident. We do not tolerate that mess! Good luck Omaha ...because you'll need it! "37255764"
Posted by: TO MISTY
on Feb 8, 2010 at 09:28 PM
That is the dumbest comment I've read yet. Nothing for young kids to do due to budget cuts???? Please. Join a club, play a sport, get a job, go to the library, zillions of other choices. The kids who are killing aren't doing it because of budget cuts. They have a lack of respect for human life and almost certainly kids who came from a broken homes. When is society going to wake up and do what's right for kids instead of all this P.C. crap? "37255609"
Posted by: Who's a Snitch?
on Feb 8, 2010 at 09:25 PM
Except by criminals, the last time I heard someone call another person a "snitch" was in grade school. Some people need to grow up. Lack of loyality by fellow criminals might be snitching, but good citizens cooperating with authorities regarding crimes against society is the right thing to do and isn't snitching. People who know what led to this and other tragic results need to step up. "37253964"
Posted by: Mike
on Feb 8, 2010 at 08:51 PM
Single mom, it IS NOT THROUGHOUT THE CITY! At least no where close to the numbers that it exists in North O. Log into spotcrime.com and pull up 1 years worth of shootings-90% of them are north of Dodge and east of 72nd. "37253522"
Posted by: The Truth Hurts
on Feb 8, 2010 at 08:42 PM
DONT COMPLAIN ABOUT OMAHA BEING BAD AND THE CITY NOT DOING ANYTHING AND THEN GO AND CRY ABOUT HAVING TO PAY FOR GARBAGE PICKUP TO FUND IT. YOU CANT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS. "37253067"
Posted by: Bensonite
on Feb 8, 2010 at 08:33 PM
My husband and I went to high school in this area and we raised our children in this area. We played, and later brought our children to play at Lake James park there on 48th & Bedford. I also know and work with the mother of this child. He comes from a two parent home where his parents were involved in his life and knew where he was as well as any parent is capable of knowing. Their family's story, but by the Grace of God could be our family's story. I have nothing but sadness for the life lost today and the heartbreak of his family and all their friends. I pray the love of the people surrounding them will shine God's light in their life and carry them through this terrible terrible time. "37252577"
Posted by: Mom
on Feb 8, 2010 at 08:22 PM
I have no idea about this boy's family situation, but imagine he has a family that loves him. For them I feel a lot of sympathy. He very well may have been an innocent bystander. I agree that it is tough to blame parents because you can't know for sure what your children are doing when not in your presence. But you can sure as heck make the possibility of them being involved in violence and crime but setting and enforcing rules. Know their friends and their friend's parents. Our home has an open door policy. In other words, your bedroom door is always open and I have 24 hour access. After all, it is MY home and you are MY responsibility. I have the right to keep an eye on what you are doing. My kids are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination but I can tell you with 100% certainty that there are no guns or drugs in my home. Unfortunately, many of the parents of these kids out committing these violent acts have no rules or oversight and their kids have never had a chance. "37252139"
Posted by: Single mom
on Feb 8, 2010 at 08:12 PM
Everyone is always quick to assume it's "Gang related" Let me tell you something I am a single parent with kids I work hard everyday to make sure my kids are taken care of, I can sit back and think "well they should be at home, but we never know. This was a child who got up this morning to go to school, to come home from school but that didn't happen it took a coward to drive up and shoot this child, I ask God to please be with this childs mother and family, to give them peace, I sit here at work and my heart is aching I don't know this child but I have my own kids and have other kids always around me. I love kids we all have our faults in life, you "IGNORANT PEOPLE " who blame North Omaha for violence it's throughout the city senseless deaths, crime and for what ? There is no one without sin so don't cast the 1st stone. God's everlasting Love, and mercy be with this young man's family. Parent's Love your kids tell them you love them each day. "37252097"
Posted by: Mary
on Feb 8, 2010 at 08:11 PM
Anonymous (posted on Feb 8, 2010 at 05:50 PM), Thank you so very much for posting. I appreciated your information about the young man and his family. My family and I will keep his family and friends in our prayers. Our son is a Freshman at Benson, he will be 15 this spring, and we live a few blocks south of where this happened. While I don't know if we know the young man at this time, his murder is definitely touching our lives and affecting us. "37251489"
Posted by: Common Sense
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:59 PM
There's a simple solution. You commit a gun crime, you are executed. Quickly. That would slow things down a bit. "37251379"
Posted by: Benson Parent
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:57 PM
Very sad news. Heart goes out to all affected. Another loss for Benson. Not a good year. "37251367"
Posted by: Mike
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:57 PM
Busy Monday-now there has been another murder at 61st and Jaynes. "37251199"
Posted by: Amy
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:53 PM
Now I understand and agree even more with the decision last week to charge that kid who brought the gun to North High as an adult. This is insane. I am starting to think our streets are about as safe as Irag or Afghanistan! "37251077"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:50 PM
Does anyone else out there think that evil seems to be winning in this world? Watching the local news has become so depressing with all the senseless killing, crime and violence. Why has our society become so sick? Wish I had the answer. I have lived in Omaha all my life (52 years). I no longer feel safe in many parts of town even in daylight hours. "37250877"
Posted by: C
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:47 PM
As a fellow parent I send my thoughts and prayers to this family for their tragic and devestating loss. I too live just a couple blocks from the site of this crime and when my child asks to walk to and from school I tell him know. It wasn't always do to this shooting but to the one that happened at the same area a year or so ago. This was a reminder of that tragic day. What can we do as a society to regardless of race or religion do to help guide these young people on a better crime and killing path? It all starts at home and I think before we place blame on others we better have our own houses in order. Cops help but they are not the solution. "37250482"
Posted by: Adam
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:40 PM
I live just off the Blvd, and this by far the closest situation we have seen to date. I have young kids, and was a bit leery when we looked at our home, but have since become very comfortable. It changed my perception completely after living out west of 120th and hearing everyones mis-conceptions. Seems funny that we aren't hearing how horrible Bellevue is with everything we have seen down there in the past 6 months. Point is, people influence other people, not neighborhoods. "37250457"
Posted by: Mike
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:39 PM
I'd say that it's time for a big time shakedown of everyone with known gang ties. If nothing else, the cops will take a bunch of guns out of the hood. "37250417"
Posted by: Misty
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:38 PM
I feel bad for the family. But I agree that the city needs to do something. Due to budget cuts and this and that there is nothing for young kids to do. So they join gangs and cause trouble. Lets give these kids something to do that would take up some of their time and maybe the crime rate would go down. "37250344"
Posted by: Map Those Shootings
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:37 PM
To those who say that shootings are happening everywhere, go to www.spotcrime.com, if you can take the truth, and map Omaha's shootings. See where the vastly disproportionate majority of them happen - inside the I-80/680 shooting gallery - and stop deluding yourselves. "37250324"
Posted by: Bill
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:36 PM
We need a new mayor that will stop this violence. "37250132"
Posted by: Jim
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Well it is apparent that the parents from this area are not responsible to do anything about this. Most of them are not even around. Look at what has gone on in this neighborhood for the past how many years. Nothing has gotten any better. Time to take tough love action and have curfews, dragnets, national guard, maybe some profiling, traffic stops, searches etc. Something should start turning up. Apparently the people don't want to do anything. "37250109"
Posted by: kay
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:32 PM
i dont blame everything on parents no MOTHER no matter how mesed up or imature she may be wants their child to be a killer.I just dont believe that. I dont whats wrong with the kids these days. They just dont have any respect..and as long as we keep protecting them by not "snitching" they are going to continue to think that they are untouchable.so if you have ever witnesed a shoting in omaha and you didnt want to get involved i hope you are not one of the people on here complaining about crime. My brother was kiled 2 years ago..the crime is solvable.it happened at a club but you think one person has stepped up to the plate to identify the shooter? Nope..Its not parents its kids that think they are unstoppable and that is dangerous for teenagers who already dont take life seriously. "37249764"
Posted by: Asya
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:25 PM
My deepest sympathy to the Family & Friends of this young man this is a time to be praying for the family this killing is so senseless and so unnecessary, right now the family need prayers the streets of Omaha need to be prayed for this is crazy A year ago someone in my family was gunned down around the same age of this young man so my heart and prayers go out to the family and friends RIP baby a life gone to soon but GOD is a comforter in the time of sorrow. "37248737"
Posted by: Omahaman
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:05 PM
I really hope justice is served in this case after they find out who shot this young man. So sorry and without words. That is such a young age. "37248492"
Posted by: anonymous
on Feb 8, 2010 at 07:00 PM
I also live right around the corner. fbalfan, you're right. Doug, your thoughts on the neighborhood are why I wanted to live here in the first place. The blight in this part of town will continue to spread as long as situations like this keep happening to confirm people's worst fears. I live and work here, and Cissy, I'm going to go ahead and judge north O. God isn't going to help us. The only way anything is going to change is if the culture of teenage parents, bad parenting (or none at all), and disrespect for education/authority changes. Unfortunately it seems like those who are least prepared to be parents have the most children...and then we wonder why society degenerates. "37247454"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 8, 2010 at 06:41 PM
That is just crazy! I have a brother that age can not imagine getting that terrible news especially when he was just waiting on his bus. so sad "37246622"
Posted by: aprel
on Feb 8, 2010 at 06:24 PM
omg what is with people and guns these days "37246492"
Posted by: M
on Feb 8, 2010 at 06:22 PM
I too live right around the corner and this makes me SICK, SICK, SICK. Late last night we heard gunshots coming from that same area, police were called, and they arrived to check the scene. Yet the shooters returned and killed somebody less than 24 hours later. I used to think this was a nice neighborhood, somewhat removed from the violence further east. Now I know we're not immune. I wish we could build a wall around all the gang members and just let them shoot each other until there aren't any of them left. I agree with fbalfan's comment above. And sorry Cissy, I live and work here, and I'm gonna go ahead and judge north O. God isn't going to be of any help here. We have a problem with a culture of teenage mothers, terrible parenting (or none at all), and violence that isn't likely to change anytime soon. The neighborhood blight will continue so long as these idiots keep justifying people's fears about north Omaha. "37245722"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 8, 2010 at 06:08 PM
What a sad event. This poor boy and his family. Prayers for them all. THere is too much killing going on in Omaha and the world. We need to value life, it is a precious gift. Respect one another, and stop killing one another! What a waste, a young man -- who knows what he might have been able to give us all. So sad. "37245607"
Posted by: gomer
on Feb 8, 2010 at 06:05 PM
so sad. we live in a rat hole. "37245024"
Posted by: B
on Feb 8, 2010 at 05:52 PM
noah - I just blame the guns. And yes guns do kill people as well as people kill people. Its just that the stupid people have the guns. "37244914"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 8, 2010 at 05:50 PM
This was a close friends' boy who was murdered. They need a lot of support right now. Everyone is hurting. He was an innocent young boy waiting with his friends to head home. Right now is not the time to post your recomendations on how to fix the city. Right now is the time you should say a prayer for a family who is hurting beyond any imagination. "37244867"
Posted by: 20 year old female
on Feb 8, 2010 at 05:50 PM
I'm sick of people blaming parents sick of people city leaders I'm sick of the blaming PERIOD! do you think this boys mother woke up thinking her child would do something like this? And as a matter of fact we don't even know who is responsible at all! My heart and prayers go out to this boys family especially his mother. Just like this boy was coming from school the shooter could have been too so to say parents need to know here their children are at all times is physically impossible. And the very ones passing judgment on other parents.... Do you know where your are? or maybe you just think you do... "37244784"
Posted by: fballfan
on Feb 8, 2010 at 05:48 PM
The city leaders can't do anything. This is a societal problem not a government one. We have at least 2 generations of fatherless children, being raised by underage mothers. They don't have a chance from day one, and this is what they grow up to be. This cycle has been going on for nearly 20 years now . I only expect this stuff to get worse. It seems that these kid's appreciation for human life depreciates everyday. "37243947"
Posted by: Doug
on Feb 8, 2010 at 05:31 PM
This is sad. Sad for the kid, the family, and the neighborhood. Its a shame there is violence anywhere, but this area west of the blvd seemed to be one of the last in the north o area to be untainted. Beautiful houses, trees, and nice people of all races. Sad "37243134"
Posted by: Cissy
on Feb 8, 2010 at 05:13 PM
Crime don't have a time or place it's happening everywhere. So please don't judge the North O. What we all need to do is pray to God and trust in his word. No one expect for the city leader or mayor to baby-sit we all need to come together as one in Christ and stop letting s-a-t-a-n take over our mind. 1 Peter 3:10-11 says For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: let him resist evil, and do good: let him seek peace, and ensue it. May God bless this family and all who have been lost along the way. "37241634"
Posted by: Pamela
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:44 PM
I live two blocks from this crime scene and I'll just say its a sad sad day when your kids can't go to school and come home safely. May God be with this child's family "37241432"
Posted by: ww
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:41 PM
What is summer going to be like? "37241314"
Posted by: noah
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:39 PM
john s, you sound very quick to judge, are you a city leader?--all areas around schools should have more patrols when school is getting out, reguardless--if this means that the city needs to fund it, than so be it... wait til you hear all the facts before you blame parents (or anyone)... or are you blaming the victims parents for allowing their child to wait for a bus? "37240777"
Posted by: LB
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:30 PM
City leaders arent going to do anything but talk. These are young folks dying. 15-20 years old. What are they dying over? "37240697"
Posted by: JC
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Well put, John S. "37240632"
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:27 PM
Wow!! Can I come live in Omaha? Weapons in school, a shooting at a bowling alley, and now in broad daylight at a bus stop. I agree John the city is not a babysitter, but what is being done about these shootings, stabings, hit-n-runs, ect? If this kid was waiting for a bus, what did his parents do wrong? My prayers go out to the victims family. "37240579"
Posted by: Christina Smith
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:26 PM
First let me start off by saying, I am an African American Woman that lives in the N. Omaha area.. please do not pass judgement to anyone not knowing the situation. Folks are quick to judge someone because of a situation. For all we know they could have been an innocent bystander. So there for please find God and if you dont have some nice or positive to say keep your mouth closed. God please be with that individual family thank you..Christina Smith "37240024"
Posted by: c
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:18 PM
PARENTS PLEASE TAKE TIME WITH YOUR CHILDREN. PLEASE KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE AT. PARENTS PLEASE LOVE YOUR CHILDREN AND LET THEM KNOW YOU LOVE THEM. LET THEM KNOW YOU CARE! Maybe if we take more family time with each other maybe we wouldn't have so much violence. "37239754"
Posted by: Concerned Parent
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:14 PM
They let these kids carry there bags into the school and they continue to allow them to carry them through out the day! Now this who is to day how many guns are in our schools. It is bothers me to drop my own kid off at Benson High! Look what has happened at area schools and not just the schools on the North side of town!!! They have had trouble at Millard South and even Gretna!!!! "37239729"
Posted by: Not in my neighborhood!
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:14 PM
I live right on 48th St. and Bedford. We have had multiple problems with our kids being "jumped" on their walk home from school. It is a sad, sad, day when you can't even send your kids to school for fear that they will be shot in the head. This is UNACEPTABLE! I am so very sorry for the parents/friends/family of this child....and remember 15 is still a CHILD! "37239699"
Posted by: John S
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:13 PM
Hey Jim, Hello, Hello is anybody there? Lets talk to these kids parents! Parents get your kids straight before you start going after the city. The City isnt a baby sitter! "37239109"
Posted by: Mike
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Didn't even make it until sundown for the 1st shooting of the day in North O. Given the increase in the number of shootings, it's tough to think that it isn't gang related. "37239069"
Posted by: noah
on Feb 8, 2010 at 04:05 PM
i live just a few houses down from that spot... a lot of students from benson and monroe are walking through at that time... i hope it wasnt a kid... "37238207"
Posted by: Jim
on Feb 8, 2010 at 03:49 PM
Hello, Hello is any body there? Hello, Hello are you there Mayor? Hello, Hello are you there City Leaders? We haven't heard anything from you regarding these shootings. What is it going to be like this summer? Is anything being done here or are we just watching this things happen? "37237984"
Posted by: ChrisW
on Feb 8, 2010 at 03:47 PM
We're practically getting nightly body counts! Did I miss something? This is still illegal, right? "37237724"
Posted by: Retired Cop
on Feb 8, 2010 at 03:44 PM
I really hope it's not a student from nearby schools. This would be right around dismissal time. Certainly not a good situation. |
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omg hes gone for not but not for good...you will be truly missed,i will never forget about you and the times we shared together..i love you so much man man....i want you to rest in peace...dont let know one tell you wrong you were a wonderful person i will be coming home with you soon-
To anonymous on feb 11, 2010 at 09:52 PM.......... first of all you have no clue once so ever on what is and what is not gang related.and dont come up here blaming this stuff on ANYBODY.. not the police not parents not the people that died nobody. and if you think it is so easy to prevent all these crimes from happening how about you get out here and prevent them. i dont see that happening, the only thing i see happening is you judging the way these cops do their work or the way these kids out here live their lives. if you going to comment on something like that maybe you should make sure you doing something in this world that actually makes a god damn difference in our lives. and this violence is going to continue wethere you like it or not. hate to brake it to you. and the way i look at it is if you really wanted people to hear what your saying out how about you let your name be known instead of putting anonymous. ha R.I.P big bro we miss you and your always in our hearts love you!
the fight at the Central burke game to start the basketball game, fights in multiple ops schools, shootings, and now another death....all gang related...police connect the dots or find a new job...instead of just trying to fight crime after it happens prevent it...the opd knows what gangs have beef and should work to negotiate peace treaties or this violence will continue
Me and Man Man grew up together i have pictures of him at my birthday party he looked out for me he had even saved me from getting shoot a few time the people that are down talking him dont know anything he was like a brother to me he was never a bad kid people just didnt understand himm
ANNYMOUS on Feb 10, 2010 at 08:59 PM. I assume you meant anonymous? The kid got mixed up with the wrong crowd according to his father. You reap what you sow.
MANMAN WAS A WONDERFUL AND LOVING KID. It makes me sick to see you guys talking about him and his family like this. People he was waiting for the bus i mean you guys are talking about parents should no where the kids are. Well okay it 300 o clock school just got out where else would they think there kid was. I mean come on people they just lost a 15 year old boy. I agree with vanessa all the way. RIP MAN MAN YOU WILL BE MISSED AND ALWAYS THOUGH OF..
THIS IS NOT AN NORTH OMAHA PROBLEM. THIS IS AN OMAHA PROBLEM. FOR ALL OF YOU WHO ARE TALKING ABOUT WEST O THIS & WEST O THAT. & HOW WEST O DOESNT HAVE PROBLEMS. WHAT ABOUT THE STUDENT WHO BROUGHT A TASER TO SCHOOL & TASED THE TEACHER? PEOPLE FROM WEST O WANT TO TALK ABOUT NORTH OMAHA'S ISSEUES BUT DONT WANT TO SHINE LIGHT ONTO THEIR OWN PROBLEMS. SOME PEOPLE IN NORTH O ARE TRYING TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY. IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO HELP OR BE OF ASSISTANCE THEN KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF.
"No snitchin," right North Omaha? You know who did it. Report these lowlifes or the blood of retribution is on your hands. YOUR silence perpetuates the killings.
ManMan(everett)was a great kid. no matter how bad my day was he would always tell me to keep my head up and dont stop trying. i loved him so much it was not his mothers fault nor his fathers so all you people saying his parents should have payed more attention dont know a thing about what we have to go through every day of our lives. then we have you people posting comments about how his mother should have done this instead of that.. how do you think that makes her feel. she jost lost her baby do you think she needs you rude people telling her how to raise her child? He was a great kid nice funny handsom and helpful. he was the kind of kid to brighten others days even if he couldnt brighten his own. then i have to go to school and here people talk stuff about him. i would have done ANYTHING for everett i loved him so much and he did not deserve any of this. i was in tears all day at school on tuesday and it was hard for me to deal with it today also.well rest in peace ManMan.we love u
This is not about investing more money on youth or programs!!! This is about parents being parents and doing their job!!! If you dont want kids and cant afford to raise them morally and fairly in a two parent household hold off on having them!! It is not other peoples job to keep your kids entertained. Its your job if you are a parent!! Its your business where they are at all hours of the day, its your business to have an ear everywhere and know what is happening in their everyday life, its your job to educate them and teach them that education is their job!! If they live under your roof and eat your food and you cloth them you have the right to set rules and guidelines. You dont need city funds to be a parent!
Hey SHAMEONSTEREOTYPES- Nope---we dont have thug shootings in West O. Its not the Boys and Girls Clubs or other organizations to do the parenting for you. Thats where the problem cycles. It is up to the "parents" to do their job not some organization to keep them out of trouble. Its the way they were brought up and the morals they were taught. Kids in North O lack this. It is about snitching at the end. WHomever sees or knows what happened is afraid to talk and the crime never gets solved it just escalates. I will sit in my cushy West O recliner tonight happy knowing where my kids are and what they are doing and make sure their homework is done and they are educated through college. Sure crime happens everywhere but not these shootings. These only happen in one concentrated area and its mainly AFrican American getting killed. That is not racist. That is a true statistic that should make the people of North O want to parent correctly!
I live in West Omaha. How can I keep kids from shooting each other? I can not imagine the parents pain to lose a son or daughter to this insanity, but in reality what can I do? The people of Omaha talk about more of a Police presence etc, but then complain that the Police are mean and stereotype people. You can't have it both ways. There are so many contributing factors that lead to the kind of violence in Omaha that there are many solutions. Unfortunately, I can't control things like home life, making sure the child grows up in a healthy environment and is given educational opportunity and so on and so forth. No amount of tax dollars will change that aspect. These type of things would lend to prevention instead of correction. If they can not be achieved, then other measures should be examined. This being the case something else needs to be done to correct the matter. I doubt any of our community or political leaders have the courage to do so. So, we get what we get and nothing changes.
I agree with j - this is not just a North Omaha problem. It's an OMAHA problem. Everyone talks like we are two or three different cities here. Sure, it seems like we are different cities, but it's because WE the people of OMAHA have made it that way. It is time EVERYONE in this ENTIRE CITY looked at themselves and tried to identify where we went wrong as a CITY. Stop blaming mayors, police and the city council and look to the people who make up the city. WE as a city have turned our backs on God and His righteousness. WE have allowed Satan to permeate the fibers of our community, and that is why this boy and the dozens before him are dead. It also why violence in Omaha has increased. It is why all crimes have increased. Satan has a stronghold on Omaha, and the citizens of THIS city need to step up and fight back. It's more than going to church, it's living your life like Jesus lived his. Satan needs to be sent back to Hades where he belongs.
To Coggs: North O investing in north O is what I meant. No one is going to do it for us. West O are going to sit back and sit and point the finger everytime it happens. That sad part is that again their are a lot of hard working folks in North O that get thrown under the bus because it seems that these shootings represent the culture in north O and that is not the case. 48th & Bedford is a good neighboorhood. Not some run down area. 61st & Jaynes is a good neighboorhood, again not a run down area. Kids play at the park in that area. So to come with these ideas that these areas are trashy & run down areas is the wrong idea. Once you get west past Fontenelle BLVD there is a distinct transistion in neighborhood care. Its just sad to see how many young Black males need help because its an epidemic in North O that they will never attribute to anything because the odds are against them.
If you want stepped up police presence, get ready to get pulled over and 'profiled'. Don't have Ben Grey ask for community support (i.e. more police patrolling N.O. and tax money diversion) one day, and then bemoan the stepped up police tactics (i.e. 'Stop and Search', neighborhood drive-through, etc.) when the Omaha police is forced to make it a priority. Don't let the dog out of the cage and think it's not going to bite you at some point.