Kevon Green

Do you know who murdered Kevon Green?
Kevon Green, a 23-year-old Black man known for his beautiful smile and infectious laugh, was a hard-working and mild-mannered young man who loved his family deeply. A 2015 graduate of Benson High School in Omaha, Nebraska, Kevon worked at a Popeye's restaurant near 90th and Maple Streets and had recently enrolled in barber college, looking forward to a bright future. His family remembers him as a "beautiful soul" who was always smiling and laughing. He was particularly close to his mother, Yolanda Green, and his sister, Ke’Ziah Green, and cherished spending his time off with family and friends. His aunt, Rhonnie Andrews, recalled his sense of humor and fun-loving nature, describing a recent water balloon fight he had instigated with his cousins.

On the evening of Monday, July 20, 2020, Kevon was on his way to the store when his life was cut short. Just before 6:00 p.m., while he was in his car near 30th Street and Sorensen Parkway, a red SUV, possibly a Jeep Liberty with no license plates, pulled up alongside him. Witnesses told Omaha Police that someone inside the SUV opened fire, striking Kevon. After being shot, Kevon managed to get out of his car. A private vehicle then rushed him to the Omaha Fire Department station at 36th and Ames Avenue. From there, medics transported him to the Nebraska Medical Center in critical condition. Despite the efforts to save him, Kevon Green died from his injuries at the hospital.

The Omaha Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. Detectives from the Homicide Unit began canvassing the area for evidence and seeking witnesses to the senseless act of violence. The suspects, who fled in the red SUV, remained at large, and police were unable to provide a description of the shooter. The shooting was part of a string of violent incidents in Omaha that week, which had left at least 17 people injured since the prior Saturday. Kevon’s death marked the city's 18th homicide of 2020.

In the days that followed, Kevon's family was left reeling from the sudden and devastating loss. "I am angry," his aunt, Rhonnie Andrews, told reporters. "I'm so angry, because they took my nephew from me." She described the pain of knowing he would never get to have children or get married. A family friend, Clarice Jackson, remembered Kevon as a young man who "always had a smile on his face" and was dedicated to his mother and cousins. The family's primary focus became seeking justice for the person who took Kevon from them. "We just want justice for Kevon," Andrews said. "Anybody who knows anything needs to say something. This was a senseless waste."

As of the latest reports, the investigation into Kevon Green’s murder is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. His family continues to hope that someone will come forward with the information needed to solve the case and bring them a measure of closure.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Omaha Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (402) 444-5656. Omaha Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips that lead to an arrest in the case. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling (402) 444-STOP, visiting the Omaha Crime Stoppers website, or using the P3 Tips mobile app. "Whoever did this, I want them to pay," Kevon's aunt stated, a sentiment echoed by a family desperate for answers and justice.