OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — On Saturday morning, supporters of local law enforcement gathered at Memorial Park for the Back the Blue rally.
Protesters gathered near the rally shortly after, carrying Black Lives Matter signs and playing music while speakers continued the event.
The event came to an end around 11am without any real confrontation between the rally and protesters.
Back the Blue Rally at Memorial Park pic.twitter.com/AMGIvunAX3
— Steffani Nolte (@SteffNolte) July 11, 2020
Counter protestors are making their way up the hill at Memorial Park towards the Back the Blue program. pic.twitter.com/1gjtIxuhpY
— Steffani Nolte (@SteffNolte) July 11, 2020
Stay with us for update on the situation.
Back the Blue speakers still going strong. Protestors are blaring music in the back carrying Black Lives Matter signs.
— Steffani Nolte (@SteffNolte) July 11, 2020
Back the Blue ended peacefully with the crowd singing God Bless America together. pic.twitter.com/LLjfuI5L5R
— Steffani Nolte (@SteffNolte) July 11, 2020