The city of Omaha, Nebraska, is mourning the tragic loss of 34-year-old Joshua Perrin, who was identified by the Omaha Police Department as the victim in Tuesday night’s fatal shooting near North 56th and Hamilton Street.

 The city of Omaha, Nebraska, is mourning the tragic loss of 34-year-old Joshua Perrin, who was identified by the Omaha Police Department as the victim in Tuesday night’s fatal shooting near North 56th and Hamilton Street. 

Omaha’s streets are quieter tonight as the city mourns 34‑year‑old Joshua Perrin, who was fatally shot Tuesday night near North 56th and Hamilton Street. Officers were called around 8:30 p.m. and found Perrin with multiple gunshot wounds; CPR was started on the scene and he was rushed to Nebraska Medicine, where he was pronounced dead ¹.

Friends and family remember Joshua as a loyal, kind‑hearted man who loved his community and spent his free time with loved ones. Social‑media tributes highlight his big laugh, his willingness to give “the shirt off his back,” and the deep void his loss has left ¹.

The Omaha Police Department is investigating, and while robbery has been mentioned as a possible motive, no suspects have been named and no arrests have been made ¹. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers, with a $25,000 reward offered for tips that lead to an arrest ¹.

A candlelight vigil is being organized to honor Joshua’s life and to call for peace and justice in the neighborhood. The community’s outpouring of love and support is a reminder of how tightly knit Omaha can be in times of tragedy.