Jarrell Haynes, 22, was fatally shot outside his aunt’s home near 30th and Laurel Avenue in Omaha on March 2, 2016. Earlier that day Haynes had tried to attend proceedings at the Douglas County Courthouse related to a murder trial in which a cousin was a victim, but he was turned away for lack of identification. After leaving the courthouse he called his aunt reporting he had been threatened by a man he encountered there. Later that afternoon the threat turned to violence and Haynes was shot outside the residence; he died despite first responders’ efforts.

Omaha police named Bernard Turner as a suspect and charged him with first-degree murder in November 2016, but charges were dismissed after a key witness declined to cooperate. Authorities said charges could be refiled if new evidence or testimony appears. The killing remains unresolved and the family continues to seek accountability.

If anyone knew Jarrell or saw activity near 30th and Laurel Avenue on March 2, 2016, please share what you remember.