No charges for Neb. officer in fatal OIS of unarmed man who charged at officers during no-knock search

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said the officer shot the man “in fear for his life and his fellow officers,” as the man charged toward him

September 05, 2024 02:59 PM

No charges for Nebraska officer who killed a man while serving a no-knock warrant — A loaded gun and drugs were found in the home, police said. Body camera footage was obscured by Vail’s ballistic shield, police said.

Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. — A Nebraska prosecutor says he will not file criminal charges against an Omaha police officer who fatally shot an unarmed man while serving a no-knock warrant.

Trending

Real Time Crime Center

Seattle PD’s RTCC aids 600+ incidents in first few months

“[The RTCC] reinforces our precision policing model: respond quickly, investigate thoroughly, identify correctly, arrest safely, prosecute successfully,” SPD Captain James Britt said

July 16, 2025 11:26 AM

Joanna Putman

Affiliate Article 1 thumbnail - JP - 2025-07-16T110514.223.png

K-9

Ga. deputy fired after K-9 dies in hot patrol car

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office said the K-9 was left in a vehicle with a malfunctioning air conditioner while temps were above 100 degrees, prompting changes to K-9 policies

July 16, 2025 10:06 AM

Affiliate Article 1 thumbnail - JP - 2025-07-16T101235.293.png

Police Recruitment

N.C. town leaders vote to dissolve police department

The Wingate Town Council approved the move in a 4-1 vote, citing long-term cost savings

July 16, 2025 10:19 AM

Joanna Putman

NYPD

Rookie cops can continue working during legal battle between NYPD, union over their planned termination

The NYPD moved to fire 31 rookie officers after finding they were hired despite being found to be unfit during the hiring process; the PBA sued, temporarily blocking their termination

July 16, 2025 11:19 AM

Omaha Police Officer Adam Vail was part of a SWAT team serving the search warrant during a drug and firearms investigation on Aug. 28 when he fired the single shot that killed 37-year-old Cameron Ford.

Ford was not holding a gun, but Vail couldn’t see Ford’s hands and fired when Ford charged at him, Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said during a news conference Thursday. Vail shot Ford “in fear for his life and his fellow officers,” Kleine said.

A loaded gun and drugs were found in the home, police said. Body camera footage was obscured by Vail’s ballistic shield, police said.

While Kleine is not filing charges, a grand jury must still review the case as required under Nebraska law.

Legal Use of Force