Woman 20 Is Shot And Killed After Gunfire Erupts At Omaha Party

A 20-year-old woman was killed and seven were injured during a shooting at a house party in in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Karly Wood was 'in the wrong place at the wrong time' when shots were fired after a fight broke out during the party in Omaha.
Seven others were also hit in the shooting and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Omaha police said. 
They responded to a report of the shooting at 3347 Ames Avenue just after 4am on Sunday and found two people at the house with gunshot wounds.
The remaining six that were injured were taken to various hospitals in Omaha in private vehicles, police said. 
Omaha police have said that the shooting was not 'random' but the intended target is not known.
Investigators spent Sunday searching the area around the house for evidence.

Baseball hats and sneakers were seen strewn across the sidewalk and lawn. 
Karly Wood, 20, was killed during a shooting at a house party in Omaha in the early hours of Sunday morning
Police received reports of the shooting just after 4am on Sunday morning.

When they arrived they found two people with gunshot wounds
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Karly Wood was identified as the person killed in the shooting by her older sister Autumn Wood, 24.
Wood was working as a waitress and saving up to buy her first home, her sister said in a statement to KETV7:
'Karly had something special, she was unapologetically her, with a heart of gold that could light up a room.

She was just 20 years old. Saving up to buy a home and start her own business.'
A GoFundMe was set up to raise money to cover the funeral expenses and has raised around $2,000 thus far.
The Omaha Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting, it said in a statement on Sunday.
Tips leading to the arrest of a suspect are eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.
Investigators spent Sunday searching the area around the house for evidence.

Baseball hats and sneakers were seen strewn across the sidewalk and lawn
Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said: 'It is imperative OPD pieces together what took place so resolve can come for the victims and their families'
On Sunday morning Omaha Police Department announced that were investigating the shooting at the party
Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said: '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 라카지노 사이트 the time being.'
Karly Wood (pictured) worked as a waitress and was saving up to buy a house and start a business, her sister said in a statement after her death
Mayor of Omaha Jean Stothert also made a statement regarding the shooting: 'I offer my sympathy to the family of the person killed early today at 33rd and Ames.
'I have confidence in the Omaha Police Department to thoroughly investigate the shooting and provide the resources needed to ensure public safety.
'Witnesses and others who have information about this incident must cooperate with police or use Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous information.
'The grieving family and friends of the victims deserve to know what happened.'