UPDATE 9/7/2022 2:30 p.m.
Wuanya Smith has been arrested in connection to the homicide of Anthony Collins III that occurred on Aug. 12 near 49th and Hamilton Streets.
Smith was found in Benton, Arkansas. He was taken into custody by the United States Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas - Little Rock Task Force.
An anonymous tip through Omaha Crime Stoppers led to his arrest.
UPDATE 9/2/2022 12:30 p.m.
The Omaha Police Department continues to ask for the public's help in locating 20-year-old Wuanya Smith.
Smith is wanted for 2nd-degree murder, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person related to the homicide of Anthony Collins III that occurred on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 4901 Hamilton Street.
Omaha Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $5,000 for anonymous tips leading to the capture of a wanted homicide fugitive. On Friday, the Omaha Police Department was informed the United States Marshals Service has offered an additional $5,000 for tips leading to the arrest of Smith. The reward is now up to $10,000.
UPDATE 8/15/2022 12 p.m.
The Omaha Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to the Friday shooting death of Anthony Collins, 22, near 49th and Hamilton Streets.
Wuanya M. Smith, 20, is wanted on suspicion of second-degree murder, use of a weapon to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
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Omaha police are investigating a shooting Friday morning that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Anthony Collins.
Officers were called to 8200 Dodge Street to investigate a shooting after the victim arrived there by private vehicle. By Friday afternoon, OPD released an update saying that Collins died from his injuries and the case is now being investigated by the homicide unit.
According to police, the shooting scene was located at N 49th and Charles Streets.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at (402) 444-STOP.
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