An Omaha man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old woman in a shooting incident. The suspect, a 28-year-old man, was apprehended on Thursday on charges of accessory to murder and fleeing from the police. The victim, Dontayzhia Swift, was shot and killed on Wednesday evening near 37th and Grant Streets.
The police were initially called to the area in response to multiple ShotSpotter activations. Upon their arrival, they witnessed a white Chevrolet Tahoe fleeing the scene. The Gang Unit of the Omaha Police Department pursued the vehicle, which eventually came to a stop near 41st and Spalding Streets after the occupants abandoned it.
During the pursuit, other officers were alerted to a woman who had been shot and was unconscious. Swift was rushed to the hospital, where she was sadly pronounced dead. The exact nature of the suspect’s involvement in the shooting is yet to be determined.
The incident marks the second tragedy to befall the Swift family in recent days. La’Marintae Swift, a 16-year-old boy, was fatally shot during a birthday party last Sunday near 24th and Decatur Streets. The police have confirmed that the two victims are related and are investigating whether the two shootings are connected.
The investigation into the murder of Dontayzhia Swift is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The Omaha Police Department’s Homicide Unit can be contacted at 402-444-5656. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided to Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP, through the website omahacrimestoppers.org, or via the P3 Tips mobile app. As an incentive, a reward of $25,000 is being offered for anonymous tips leading to the arrest of a homicide suspect.
In conclusion, the arrest of a 28-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old woman in Omaha has brought some progress in the ongoing investigation. The police are working diligently to piece together the events surrounding the shooting and are urging the public to come forward with any information that may be crucial to the case. The tragic loss of two members of the Swift family within days has left the community shocked, and authorities are exploring any possible link between the two incidents.
