On the evening of November 27, 2021, 18-year-old Jang Puol was shot and killed in midtown Omaha. Around 7:30 p.m. officers responding to 911 calls found two people down in front of a residence at 34th and Jackson Streets; Puol and 21-year-old William Harnage were pronounced dead at the scene. A third victim, 21-year-old Trevel Caldwell, was taken to Nebraska Medicine with injuries described as not life-threatening.

Witnesses reported a burst of gunfire in the residential block and officers found shell casings at the scene. Detectives treated the incident as a double homicide and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage. Officials said the shooters fled in a white sedan; the surviving victim’s account and nearby camera footage were cited as early leads while investigators sought ballistic matches and other evidence.

Families held services through a Council Bluffs funeral home, and parents and community advocates publicly highlighted youth gun violence while urging tips. As of the latest reports, no arrests had been announced and investigators continued to request information. If anyone knew Jang Puol or saw activity around 34th and Jackson that night, please share what was seen or heard.