Omaha Northwest student sentenced to prison after shooting classmate in school hallway
The Omaha Northwest High School student who shot another student during school hours will serve time behind bars.Ramone Jefferson was sentenced to 10 to 12 years for second-degree assault and 4 to 8 years for using a firearm to commit a felony. A charge of possession of a gun on school grounds was dismissed as part of a negotiated plea.READ MORE: Court document details shooting at Omaha Northwest High SchoolIn September 2024, Omaha police responded to the high school for a shooting. According to court documents, officers found the victim in one of the school's hallways. He had been shot in the torso. The teen was rushed to the hospital and had emergency surgery.Those same reports said that investigators determined Jefferson and the victim were involved in a physical altercation, and it was during that fight that Jefferson fired at the victim before running off.He was located a short time later.According to court documents, Jefferson's public defender stated he had been excessively bullied which he believes led up to the shooting.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
