Four men arrested in 15-year-old’s shooting death at north Omaha residence

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police have arrested four men during their investigation into Wednesday night’s shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in north Omaha.

Omaha Police said in a release Thursday night that they had arrested Kash Davis, 19; Jarrious Hill, 19; Selassie Spencer, 20; and Latrail Washington, 20.

All four are facing charges of first-degree murder and use of a weapon to commit a felony. Spencer and Washington are also facing a charge of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Four men were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, as Omaha Police investigated the shooting... — Four men were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, as Omaha Police investigated the shooting death of Synthia Elliott the night before. Top, from left: Kash Davis, 19; and Jarrious Hill, 19. Bottom, from left: Selassie Spencer, 20; and Latrail Washington, 20.(Omaha Police Department)

Police said the person officers found shot and killed Wednesday night at a north Omaha home was a 15-year-old girl, identifying her in a Thursday afternoon news release as Synthia Elliott.

Police are still investigating the fatal shooting at 37th and Pratt streets.

According to the police report, patrol officers were sent to the area at 8:42 p.m. after a ShotSpotter activation of numerous gunshots in the area. They noticed gunfire damage to a home there and went inside, where they found the girl dead.

OPD was urging anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit at 402-444-5656 or contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP or via the P3 Tips mobile app.

“Anonymous tips leading to the arrest of a homicide suspect are eligible for a $25,000 reward,” the OPD release states.

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