Thirteen-year-old Leonard Lenny Alexander Rodriguez was fatally shot near Hanscom Park in Omaha on September 28, 2022. Found with a gunshot wound, he was taken to a local hospital where he died. Born November 2, 2008, Lenny was a Ralston eighth-grader who lived in the Omaha and Fremont areas and enjoyed gaming, art, and music; family remembered him for his funny personality and beautiful smile.

Investigators say he was lured to the park by a phone call from a stranger who told him there would be a fight; police have described the case as appearing to be gang-related. In late November 2022 two 13-year-old boys were arrested in connection with the killing. One of those boys was already in custody at the Douglas County Youth Center on other charges, including robbery, use of a gun, and auto theft. Under Nebraska law the suspects are being handled in juvenile court, where potential outcomes include out-of-home placement, probation, or placement at the Kearney Youth Rehab Center, with any juvenile sentence ending by the time they turn 19.

Family members object to the juvenile process and have called for stiffer penalties in cases involving very young defendants. Does anyone have information about Lenny, the events near Hanscom Park that day, or contacts who might help investigators?