Man arrested for murder in connection to November shooting
OMAHA, Neb. -- An Omaha man has been charged for murder for an early November shooting that injured seven and killed one.
The Omaha Police Department said they have arrested 25-year-old Imhotep Davis for second-degree murder, first-degree felony assault, and two counts of use of a weapon to commit a felony.
Officials said Davis was first arrested on Nov. 19 for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a firearm on school grounds, and tampering with evidence related to this investigation. He is currently booked at Douglas County Corrections.
According to authorities, the shooting happened on Nov. 13 at 33rd St. and Ames Ave. around 4:10 a.m. Two victims were found at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital for their injuries. One of them, 20-year-old Karly Wood, later died at the hospital.
OPD said six other victims showed up at a nearby hospitals by private vehicles but their injuries were reportedly non-life-threatening.
Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer released a statement saying:
"It is imperative OPD pieces together what took place so resolve can come for the victims and their families. At this point in the investigation, an after-hours party was occurring and a confrontation took place resulting in gunfire. There is no indication it was a random shooting. Extra OPD resources are being utilized and police presence will increase for the time being. Extra OPD resources are being utilized and police presence will increase for the time being."
Officers said they arrested first Davis, 25-year-old Kiwan Dampeer, and 28-year-old Tyvel Lampkin-Davis on Nov. 19.
OPD said Davis was charged with gun possession on school property, tampering with evidence, and gun possession by prohibited person. Lampkin-Davis was charged for gun possession on school property and accessory to felony. Both men were reportedly part of the seven that were injured.
According to authorities, Dampeer was charged for shooting at an occupied dwelling, use of a weapon to commit a felony, gun possession by prohibited person, gun possession on school property, and bond review - he has two previous felony charges. Dampeer is currently on U.S. probation for previous felony crimes.
The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information can contact the OPD Homicide Unit at 402-444-5656, or anonymously contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP, at www.omahacrimestoppers.org, or on the P3 Tips mobile app. An anonymous tip leading to the arrest of a homicide suspect is eligible for an enhanced reward of $25,000.