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Omaha Police identify suspect in connection to November homicide

Posted at 3:52 PM, Nov 16, 2022
and last updated 2022-12-05 14:50:22-05

UPDATE 12/5/22:

On Monday, Omaha Police reported that 18-year-old Kevin Thornton was arrested in connection to the November homicide of 19-year-old Sincere Brooks.

Thornton is charged with first-degree murder, use of a weapon - gun to commit a felony and attempted robbery.

ORIGINAL STORY 11/16/22:

According to the Omaha Police Department, a caller reported hearing gunshots near 50th and Miami Streets at 3:04 p.m. Wednesday.

First responders found a deceased male victim, identified as 19-year-old Sincere Brooks, with an apparent gunshot wound in a house near 49th and Corby Streets. Homicide investigators were on the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Omaha Police Homicide Unit at 402-444-5656 or anonymously contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP. Tips leading to the arrest of a homicide suspect may be eligible for a reward of $25,000.

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