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Grand jury indicts Jake Gardner for manslaughter in death of James Scurlock

• ALIA CONLEY and TODD COOPER Omaha World-Herald
• Sep 15, 2020
• Sep 15, 2020 Updated May 24, 2021
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More than a hundred people gathered for a June 30 vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot during a protest downtown a month before. Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, was charged Tuesday with manslaughter and other charges by a grand jury.

ANNA REED, Omaha World-Herald

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ALIA CONLEY and TODD COOPER Omaha World-Herald

OMAHA — A grand jury Tuesday charged a white bar owner with manslaughter and three other felonies in connection with the May 30 death of a 22-year-old Black Omaha man during protests in downtown Omaha.

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Douglas County attorney supports grand jury in shooting death of James Scurlock

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Cousin of bar owner talks about Scurlock's death as dozens testify at legislative hearing

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Protesters describe being shot, gassed during Black Lives Matter rallies in Lincoln

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Charges filed against 30 out of 120 protesters arrested on Omaha bridge, prosecutor says

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Grand jury to review shooting death of James Scurlock next week

Photos: Omahans remember James Scurlock one month after his death

Scurlock Vigil

People place flowers for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

Flowers are placed as more than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

Alanya Melendez, of Omaha, hugs a member of James Scurlock's family as more than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

A man plays guitar at a makeshift memorial setup to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

People place flowers for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

Justin Wayne, an attorney and representative for the Scurlock family, hugs Nick Harden, a brother of James Scurlock, as more than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

Flowers are placed as more than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

Nick Harden, a brother of James Scurlock, speaks as more than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scurlock Vigil

More than a hundred people gather for a vigil to remember James Scurlock where he was shot. Tuesday marked one month since the shooting and killing of Scurlock, a 22-year-old black man, by Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, during a protest downtown.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Don Kleine Protest

Cole Christensen, second from right, of Omaha, leads a protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Kleine didn't file charges against Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, for the shooting and killing of James Scurlock, a black protester, on May 30.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Don Kleine Protest

People protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Kleine didn't file charges against Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, for the shooting and killing of James Scurlock, a black protester, on May 30.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Don Kleine Protest

People protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Kleine didn't file charges against Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, for the shooting and killing of James Scurlock, a black protester, on May 30.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Don Kleine Protest

Cole Christensen, of Omaha, and others protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Kleine didn't file charges against Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, for the shooting and killing of James Scurlock, a black protester, on May 30.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

Don Kleine Protest

Cole Christensen, left, of Omaha, leads a protest outside the neighborhood of Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine in Omaha on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Kleine didn't file charges against Jake Gardner, a white bar owner, for the shooting and killing of James Scurlock, a black protester, on May 30.

ANNA REED/THE WORLD-HERALD

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