Horrifying moment Black Lives Matter protester is shot dead ‘by a white man who said he was on a “military style fire watch” and taunted demonstrators by yelling ‘n****r lover’ in Nebraska
- Black Lives Matter protester James Scurlock, 22, was shot dead outside The Hive bar in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday
- Video shows Scurlock standing outside the bar before 11pm then two loud gunshots are heard
- During the clip, a witness is heard warning Scurlock that the shooter has a gun, and yells ‘it’s not worth it’
- Locals claimed Scurlock was defending himself after the shooter taunted protesters by shouting ‘n****r lover’
- Alleged shooter had posted on Facebook: ‘Just when you think what else could 2020 throw at me? Then you have to pull 48 hours of military style firewatch’
- Cops said the shooter was in custody and they were not looking for a suspect on Sunday but did not identify the shooter
- Omaha announced a a curfew Sunday from 8pm for 72 hours. The National Guard will be working with the OPD
A Black Lives Matter protester has been shot dead outside a bar in Omaha, Nebraska following a night of on Saturday night.
Footage circulating on social media shows James Scurlock, 22, – who is black – being gunned down by a man – who is white – outside the Hive Bar.
In the video, a man in a gray shirt appears to be speaking with the victim, who is in a dark shirt and jeans.
The person recording the video is heard yelling that he has a gun and says ‘it’s not worth it’.
Seconds later two loud gunshots are heard and the videographer quickly ducks for cover. Scurlock was shot twice in the neck.
In the video, a man in a gray shirt appears to be speaking with the victim, who is in a dark shirt and jeans (left)
Footage circulating on social media shows James Scurlock, 22, – who is black – being gunned down by a man – who is white
The incident took place outside The Hive Bar on Saturday before 11pm. The homicide occurred after protests ended according to the mayor
Police said they responded to the scene at approximately 11.01pm after officers reported hearing shots fired near 12th and Harney Street.
‘Upon officers’ arrival to the scene of 1207 Harney Street [the location of The Hive], they found a male suffering from a gunshot wound,’ Omaha Police Department said in a statement. ‘The male was transported to the Nebraska Medical Center where he succumbed to his injury.’
‘The Omaha Police Department is not currently looking for any suspects,’ OPD added. ‘Investigators are in the process of reviewing all collected evidence, video, witness interviews and conferring with the Douglas County Attorney’s office.’
Police initially said Saturday night that the suspect was at large but soon after tjhey tweeted that the shooter was in custody.
On Sunday afternoon Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said the shooter was still detained but that any booking or ‘charging decision on that front will come from the county attorney’s office’.
Schmaderer added: ‘And he tells me that will be accompanied by a press conference.’
OPD said no police officers were involved in the shooting.
Witnesses claim the shooter ‘taunted’ protesters and went out to the sidewalk yelling ‘n****r lover’. From the video, it’s unclear what happened before the shots were fired but witnesses claim Scurlock – who was with his brother – jumped on the shooter’s back to stop him from using his weapon.
The alleged shooter had earlier posted on Facebook: ‘Just when you think what else could 2020 throw at me?
‘Then you have to pull 48 hours of military style firewatch.’
Protesters rally in response to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis near 72nd and Dodge in Omaha on Friday
A man yells at Omaha police during a Black Lives Matter protest at 72nd and Dodge Streets on Friday
‘James was passionate for Justice, but today his fight ended as he was shot and killed downtown Omaha while protesting for the same Justice he deserves,’ a GoFundMe page states
Loved ones of Scurlock have posted a GoFundMe page.
‘James was passionate for Justice, but today his fight ended as he was shot and killed downtown Omaha while protesting for the same Justice he deserves,’ the page creator writes.
‘May you Rest In Peace James.’
The Omaha World-Herald said Scurlock’s family was not ready to talk but would talk soon.
On Sunday afternoon, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert said that protest were peaceful but following the demonstrations groups started destroying businesses.
According to witnesses, Scurlock was killed outside a business that had been damaged earlier in the night.
Omaha announced a a curfew Sunday from 8pm for 72 hours. The National Guard will be working with the OPD.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or video of the incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit (402) 444-5656. Information can also be reported anonymously through Omaha Crime Stoppers at (402) 444-STOP, at www.omahacrimestoppers.org or on the P3 Tips mobile app.