Omaha Man Convicted of Murder Sentenced to Prison

Kye Moss received 55 to 75 years for killing former football standout Adrrell Taylor.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:07pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent crime.A single shell casing left behind at the scene of a tragic shooting highlights the devastating impact of gun violence in the community.Omaha Today

Kye Moss, an Omaha man, was sentenced to 55 to 75 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Adrrell Taylor, a former football standout and father of a 5-year-old girl. Moss previously changed his plea to no contest for second-degree murder and a weapons charge.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Omaha and the tragic loss of a young life with promising potential. The sentencing sends a strong message about the consequences of such crimes, though it does little to ease the pain felt by Taylor's family and community.

The details

Prosecutors believe that in 2023, Moss drove from Minnesota to Omaha to find and kill Taylor. Taylor was found shot near 17th and S streets. He was a former running back at Millard North High School and the father of a 5-year-old daughter.

  • In 2023, Moss allegedly drove from Minnesota to Omaha to kill Taylor.
  • In January 2026, Moss changed his plea to no contest for second-degree murder and a weapons charge.
  • On April 16, 2026, a judge sentenced Moss to 55 to 75 years in prison.

The players

Kye Moss

The Omaha man convicted of killing former football standout Adrrell Taylor.

Adrrell Taylor

A former football standout at Millard North High School and the father of a 5-year-old daughter who was killed in 2023.

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The takeaway

The sentencing of Kye Moss to 55 to 75 years in prison for the murder of Adrrell Taylor serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence and the importance of addressing the root causes to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.