OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — More protests are happening around Omaha on Sunday night in response to the in-custody death of George Floyd.
Sunday marks the third night in a row that protests have erupted across the city.
On Saturday, protests turned violent and James Scurlock, 22, was shot outside of Old Market bar The Gatsby at around 11 p.m.
A State of Emergency was announced by Mayor Jean Stothert on Sunday and a curfew will be implemented from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for the next 72 hours.
Around 7:40 p.m., the Nebraska National Guard arrived on scene in downtown Omaha.
LATEST: Nebraska National Guard, Omaha Police and Fremont Police are on scene at 13th and Howard. We will have the latest at 8 p.m. on @3NewsNowOmaha pic.twitter.com/towXQhWYfG
— Kent Luetzen (@KentLuetzen) June 1, 2020
3 News Now has reporters in various locations who will provide updates as the night goes on.
See updates below.
LATEST: Nebraska National Guard, Omaha Police and Fremont Police are on scene at 13th and Howard. We will have the latest at 8 p.m. on @3NewsNowOmaha pic.twitter.com/towXQhWYfG
— Kent Luetzen (@KentLuetzen) June 1, 2020
About 20 minutes left into curfew and still hundred are out on 13th St.
— Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) June 1, 2020
Some people have left but others are still showing up.@3NewsNowOmaha pic.twitter.com/jWD4p742z8
A small protest going on in Bellevue, where Bellevue Police officers are also participating.
— Jon Kipper (@jonnykip21) June 1, 2020
They say they’re showing that a protest can be done in a peaceful way. pic.twitter.com/M2SGj7n7nt
About a dozen protestors laying face down, hands behind their back on 13th St.
— Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) June 1, 2020
They are demonstrating, they are not being arrested.@3NewsNowOmaha pic.twitter.com/4sOiVPFUjP
LATEST: A man peacefully protesting says he feels the need to protect himself tonight. He adds that police wouldn’t entice crowds if more people open carried. pic.twitter.com/ZPR3cN4qDf
— Kent Luetzen (@KentLuetzen) May 31, 2020
UPDATE: Presence of law enforcement is growing in downtown Omaha. Demonstrators continue to gather. There is no sign of people leaving as we approach closer to the 8 p.m. mandatory curfew set for Omaha. #protests2020 #OmahaProtest pic.twitter.com/QhdBquleC8
— Kent Luetzen (@KentLuetzen) May 31, 2020
Speaker chants, “hands up, for the 400 years of bloodshed, ... as well as the bloodshed last night.” @3NewsNowOmaha pic.twitter.com/bL2gdtWZNe
— Sydney Gray (@Sydney_GTV) May 31, 2020
People kneeling and holding a moment of silence for James Scurlock.@3NewsNowOmaha
— Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) May 31, 2020
Watch @RutaUlcinaite live on https://t.co/3KZFEQOF1j pic.twitter.com/jQZ9iW0YlY
.@OmahaPolice officers elbow bumping protestors here at 13th & Harney St.@3NewsNowOmaha pic.twitter.com/1xRWcrr5su
— Jake Wasikowski (@jakewasikowski) May 31, 2020
UPDATE: Protest still going on 72nd and Dodge. It’s now starting to dwindle a bit. Everything very peaceful. pic.twitter.com/XiGxZG64fw
— Jon Kipper (@jonnykip21) May 31, 2020
