Omaha Homicide Investigators Move Quickly In Fatal Motel Shooting

Omaha Police make an arrest and release the name of the victim as they continue to investigate a fatal shooting Friday night at the "Motel 6" near 84th and I-80 in the Westgate area.

Investigators say the victim is 17-year old Evan Latto.

Police say 20-year old Mason Beaverson is at Douglas County Corrections, arrested for Manslaughter, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

The victim was found inside a motel room.

Police made the arrest not long after they arrived around 9:30 p.m.

Adjacent rooms were evacuated during the investigation.


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