Today in History - June 24: Vivian Strong shot by police officer in Omaha

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Omaha Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska: On June 24, 57 years prior to publication, 14-year-old Vivian Strong, a Black girl, was shot and killed in Omaha by a white police officer.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Vivian Strong Unknown Fatal
A white police officer At-fault party

Original reporting

Today in History - June 24: Vivian Strong shot by police officer in Omaha

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