Charles Toles

Status:

Open

Jurisdiction:

Omaha Police Department (NE)

Offense Location:

Omaha, Nebraska

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Summary:

Charles Toles, a 30-year-old father of two, was shot near 18th and Emmet Streets in Omaha on Friday, December 13, 2019. Police found him in a vehicle and he was declared dead at the scene. The investigation into Toles' death is ongoing.

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Circumstances of Offense:

Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation near 18th and Emmet around 10:45 p.m. Friday. Omaha police responded about 10:45 p.m. and found Toles in a vehicle. He was declared dead at the scene. A second man, 23-year-old Kameron Jones, was injured in the shooting.

Additional Details:

Charles Toles had recently enrolled in classes at Metropolitan Community College. In a Dec. 4 Facebook post, he wrote, "it took awhile I'll be 31 this month … it's time I put my right foot in front of my left and take the steps I need to become a better me." Charles Toles was a family oriented man who always looked out for his mother and children (whether or not they were his own). He'd just started college, wanting to become a counselor to help troubled youth. He was a comedian in his own right, always making people laugh. He left behind two daughters. Toles' friend Robert Wagner said Toles "was focused on getting his life together for his kids and his mom." Toles was in for being a felon in possession of a firearm. When Wagner's sentence was up, he started Project KNOSE, or Keeping North Omaha Safe for Everyone, an initiative meant to deter violence and help ease mistrust of the police in north Omaha. Wagner said Toles "volunteered with KNOSE as much as he could." He did that, and they've been friends since his release. Wagner said Toles kept on smiling no matter what and "was loved by many."

Case Last Updated:

Apr 24, 2026