MURDER
CASE #: 1998-34
Antonio Taliaferro
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Open
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Offense Location:
Omaha, Nebraska
Summary:
Antonio S. Taliaferro was an 18-year-old who was shot on June 1, 1998 at 5310 South 30th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. He was one of multiple victims of a shooting and died from his injuries at a local hospital. He was remembered as a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend who had a passion for basketball.
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Circumstances of Offense:
On Saturday June 1, 1998, at 4:15 a.m. officers with the Omaha Police Department were dispatched to 5310 South 30th Street to investigate a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Antonio and other victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Antonio was transported to a local hospital and died as a result of his injuries.
Additional Details:
Sheila Taliaferro lost her 17-year-old son, Antonio S. Taliaferro, in a shooting near 30th and R Streets in 1998. She stated "I haven't had a decent sleep in 23 years." The case was featured on the Omaha Police Department's Cold Cases website, which listed it among 27 homicide cases described as "one tip away" from being solved. Antonio S. Taliaferro was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend that loved to play basketball. His beautiful eyes and smile was everything to his mother. He is truly missed and will live forever through everyone that he loved and loved him.
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Associated Persons
Sheila T. (Mother) - Living
Elizabeth R. (Cousin) - Living
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