A trespassing call near 19th and Ohio streets in Omaha turned into a first-degree assault investigation after officers arrived to find a 44-year-old man unresponsive with visible injuries. Police say the man was rushed to the hospital, and days later a 45-year-old suspect was booked in connection with the attack.
According to WOWT, officers were sent to the area around 7:15 p.m. on October 28 for a report of trespassing. When they arrived, they found the 44-year-old man unresponsive and showing visible injuries, and he was taken to the hospital. Separately, KETV reported that Omaha Fire Department medics transported the injured man to Nebraska Medicine, where he was listed in critical condition.
Suspect Identified and Booked
Omaha Police identified the suspect as 45-year-old Ryan Simpson, an Omaha man who was booked on a charge of first-degree assault, per the WOWT report. KETV similarly reported that Simpson was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault and booked into Douglas County Corrections. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances of the arrest.
Investigation Continues
OPD says the investigation into the assault remains ongoing, and no further information about a motive or the relationship between Simpson and the injured man has been made public. Anyone with information is asked to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers anonymously at 402-444-STOP, through omahacrimestoppers.org, or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
