Mother Charged with Child Abuse in Daughter's Death

Yolonda Barfield, an Omaha mother, has been charged with child abuse following the accidental shooting death of her 6-year-old daughter, Alonni Barfield, who accessed a loaded gun kept under a mattress. Barfield's defense claims she kept the gun there due to threats from an abusive ex-boyfriend, with whom she had a history of domestic violence and had a protection order against. The prosecution alleges negligence in leaving the firearm accessible to children, while Barfield's attorney argues she was trying to protect her family. Barfield is held on a $25,000 bond, and if convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison. The incident occurred on December 15, 2024, with Alonni's siblings present in the home, who have since been placed elsewhere pending investigation. The Omaha Police Department continues to investigate the case, highlighting delays in addressing the ex-boyfriend's protection order violations.