In a tragic incident on Thanksgiving in Omaha, Nebraska, the Omaha Police Department (OPD) responded to the scene on Thursday night, discovering the child with a gunshot wound.
A 10-year-old boy named Kendrick McDonald lost his life after being allegedly shot by his father, Will McDonald, who may have mistaken him for a car thief
Despite being rushed to the hospital, Kendrick was pronounced dead. The police subsequently apprehended 47-year-old Will McDonald on charges of criminal homicide, use of a weapon gun, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities uncertain about the circumstances leading to the shooting, according to Omaha Police Capt. Jeremy Christensen, there are indications that a car alarm near the family’s residence might have triggered the incident.
The incident unfolded in the presence of other children at the family’s home, where law enforcement later recovered a handgun
Will McDonald is currently held without bond at the Douglas County Jail. The tragedy has left the community in shock as they grapple with the devastating loss on a day meant for celebration. The details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but the Omaha Police Department is diligently working to unravel the circumstances. Will McDonald’s arrest on serious charges underscores the gravity of the situation, as investigators strive to understand the sequence of events that led to this heart-wrenching incident. The local community mourns the loss of young Kendrick McDonald, with questions lingering about the unfortunate incident that unfolded on Thanksgiving.