Larcell Starks

Larcell Starks, a 38-year-old Black man, was a lifelong resident of Omaha, Nebraska. His life was cut short on the afternoon of Saturday, September 19, 2009, during a wave of violence that struck the northern part of the city.

That day, Omaha police responded to two separate fatal shootings that occurred within two hours of each other. The second victim was identified as Larcell Starks. He was discovered inside his vehicle near 49th and Ames Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound. The car itself showed evidence of the attack, having been struck by multiple bullets.

First responders rushed to the scene and administered CPR to Starks while transporting him to a local hospital. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The Omaha Police Department launched a homicide investigation into his death. At the same time, they were investigating the killing of 20-year-old Justin Gaines, who had also been found shot inside his vehicle in a nearby area just two hours earlier. Authorities announced that they were working to determine if the two fatal shootings were related.

In the days following the incident, police publicly identified Starks as the victim but released no further information about potential suspects or a motive. No arrests have ever been publicly announced in connection with his killing. As of the initial reports in September 2009, the investigation was ongoing. The murder of Larcell Starks remains unsolved.