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Arrest made in Sunday homicide

Posted at 10:25 AM, May 24, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-27 18:14:51-04

Update:

Omaha Police announced Wednesday that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting death of 47-year-old Charles Rockwood.

Authorities say Rickey Bradberry, 59, was arrested in connection to the homicide.

Bradberry has been booked into Douglas County Corrections for 1st degree murder, use of a weapon to commit a felony and felon in possession.

Original story:

Omaha Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Sunday.

Officers were called near 24th and Poppleton for a well being check at 2:10 a.m.

Charles Rockwood, 47, was found deceased near the address.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the homicide unit at 402-444-5656 or Omaha Crime Stoppers anonymously at 402-444-STOP.