It is with profound sorrow that the community of Omaha mourns the untimely passing of 34-year-old Joshua Perrin, who tragically lost his life in a shooting on Tuesday night.
According to official reports, the incident occurred in the Benson neighborhood of Omaha near the intersection of North 56th Street and Hamilton Street.
Joshua was found by responding officers at about 8:20 p.m. with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Nebraska Medicine and later pronounced deceased.
He was 34 years old an age many consider the prime of life. His death has left family, friends, and neighbors in deep grief.
Early in the investigation, the Omaha Police Department indicated that a robbery may have been a factor in the shooting, though no arrests have been reported at this time.
Law enforcement has urged anyone with information to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP or to submit tips via the P3 Tips mobile app. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for anonymous information that leads to an arrest.
Neighbors in the Benson area described shock at the violence in what many consider a quiet residential neighborhood. As investigators go door-to-door and review camera footage, community members are grappling not only with grief but also with questions about safety and prevention.
While media reports focus on the incident, those who knew Joshua remember a life beyond the tragedy. At 34, he had friends and family who valued his presence, his laughter, and his contributions to the community.
In the wake of his passing, many are sharing recollections of him helping neighbors, showing kindness, and being a source of support in his circles. His departure leaves a void.
Joshua’s passing also serves as a reminder of the senselessness of gun violence and the ripple effect it has: his family now faces a future without his presence; friends lose a confidant and neighbor; the community loses a familiar and caring face.
In the days ahead, family and friends will gather to celebrate Joshua’s life, share memories, and mourn together. The community is being asked to support them with compassion by attending memorial services, offering condolences, and contributing to comfort in whatever way is meaningful.
For those in Omaha who may have witnessed something, were in the area that evening, or have dash-cam or door-cam footage, the plea remains urgent: come forward. Investigators believe the answers lie in the details of that night.
Joshua Perrin’s life was shining and full of promise. His death is a tragic loss that touches not only his immediate circle but the broader Omaha community.
As the investigation continues, we pause to honor his memory, to stand with his loved ones, and to hope that justice will bring some solace in this darkest of times.
May Joshua rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
