Omni Danielle Hooker, 37, was found dead in her Bridgeport, Illinois, home on Washington Street on January 29, 2026, the result of a fatal gunshot wound. Described as a devoted mother and an educator who worked with children, she had taught special needs students and served as a student teacher after graduating from Lawrenceville High School and Vincennes University. The Bridgeport Police Department asked the Illinois State Police to assist with the investigation.

Omni’s 28-year-old husband, Elijah W.D. Hooker, was taken into custody at the scene and initially faced preliminary charges of Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. After further investigation by Illinois State Police special agents, the Lawrence County State’s Attorney’s Office upgraded the charges on February 2, 2026, to First Degree Murder, a Class M felony. He remains in custody at the Lawrence County Jail awaiting court proceedings.

Are there readers who knew Omni or who have information that could help clarify what happened that night?