OMAHA, Neb. —

A Millard North High School student is the latest victim of gun violence in Omaha.

Sevyn Bellar-White, 17, was shot and killed Friday night near 36th and Polk streets, according to the Omaha Police Department. It marks the city’s 21st homicide this year, compared to 19 at this time last year, with two months still left in 2025.

UNO criminology professor Justin Nix said it’s important to consider broader trends in violent crime.

"Compared to where we were in 2020 and 2021, where we're having fewer homicides each year," Nix said. "So, and in the long view, we're still headed in the right direction."

Omaha Police Officers Association President Patrick Dempsey said there were many witnesses at the scene.

"There was a big party. I'm sure there's multiple people there who kne

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