James Scurlock

Murdered

On May 30, 2020, during the George Floyd protests in Omaha, Nebraska, 22-year-old James Scurlock was fatally shot by Jacob "Jake" Gardner, a 38-year-old bar owner. The incident occurred in the Old Market area of the city, near Gardner's bar, The Hive. Scurlock, a Black male protester, was among thousands who had flooded downtown Omaha that night.

The events leading to the shooting began when Gardner and his father stood guard inside their business. After protestors broke a window, they ...Read More

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