OPD believes weekend death and cutting are connected

On Wednesday, the Omaha Police Department said they believe the death of a 21-year-old Omaha man is connected to a cutting that happened Sunday afternoon.

October 19, 2022Updated: October 19, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. -- Wednesday morning authorities announced the death of a 21-year-old man is believed to be connected to a cutting that happened Sunday. 

The Omaha Police Department said they believe to death of 21-year-old Jose Roberto Umana-Cruz is related to the cutting that happened at 3404 N 105th Plaza on Oct. 16 around 2:45 p.m. 

This is an ongoing investigation. OPD encourages anyone with information to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers.