Omaha Police Investigate Two Shootings

Around 8:30 p.m. Monday, officers went to 24th and Pratt streets on a "ShotSpotter" technology alert of numerous gunshots.

Eventually, police found 31-year-old Quentin Evans on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds.

Omaha Fire paramedics took Evans to a hospital in critical condition, but investigators say his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Around 6:15 p.m., Omaha Police responded to apartments near 108th and I-680 for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located 19-year old Gavin Ellsworth with a gunshot wound, who also was hospitalized.

They say the shooting was in a car, and they are looking for three people.

Investigators say the car is a silver early 2000's, 4DR sedan, possibly an Impala, with a white front fender.

The investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact "Omaha Crime Stoppers" at (402) 444-STOP, at www.omahacrimestoppers.org or on the "P3 Tips" mobile app.

Tips leading to the arrest of a shooting suspect are eligible for an enhanced reward of $10,000.


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