Dequrae Rae Murrel, 27, was shot at Levi Carter Park in Omaha in the early morning hours of October 5, 2025. Despite her injuries, she traveled about five miles to the parking lot of Kelly’s Liquor at 30th and Pinkney Streets, where Omaha police found her. She was taken to hospital and died on October 6, 2025 after her family elected to end life-sustaining measures.

Murrel, known as Rae, was described by family as a vibrant, caring presence who worked in after-school programs and was a second mother to her nieces and nephews. The Omaha Police Department opened a homicide investigation; on October 27, 2025 authorities arrested 18-year-old Tranell Woodruff and charged him with first-degree murder and the use of a firearm to commit a felony.

Rae’s family and the community continue to mourn her loss. If anyone has information about what happened at Levi Carter Park that morning, please share it with investigators.