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UPDATE: Omaha Police arrest 3 in connection to homicide at South 86th Parkway

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Omaha Police have arrested three suspects in the homicide and felony assault investigation that occurred at South 86th Parkway Sunday night.

Here's what we know from police:

The shooting victim has been identified as Jose Alfredo Lapop-Flores, 24.

Luis Hernandez-Melendez, 34, was booked for 1st Degree Murder, 1st Degree Felony Assault, and two counts of use of a weapon - gun to commit a felony.

Alvin Melendez, 28, was booked for Accessory to a Felony and Tampering with physical evidence.

Valeria Vasquez, 30, was booked for Accessory to a felony.

The Omaha Police Department would like to thank the Ashland Police Department, Saunders County Sheriff's Department, Nebraska State Patrol, OPD's Uniform Patrol Bureau and others who assisted in this investigation.

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The Omaha Police are investigating a homicide that occurred near South 86th Parkway Sunday night.

Here's what we know from police:

According to OPD, Sunday around 8:45 p.m., Omaha Police officers were called to the area of South 86th Parkway in regards to a shooting where officers located two shooting victims.

OFD declared one victim, later identified as Luis Romero Rodriguez, 28, deceased at the scene and the second victim was transported by OFD to Bergan Mercy Hospital in critical condition, said police.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the OPD Homicide Unit at (402) 444-5656, or anonymously contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at (402) 444-STOP, at www.omahacrimestoppers.org or on the P3 Tips mobile app. Tips leading to the arrest of a homicide suspect are eligible for a $25,000 reward.

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