Property owner where black protester was killed issues statement

OMAHA, Neb. (FOX42 KPTM) — Man issues a statement to the family of a black protester killed near his property.

Police say bar owner Jake Gardner fatally shot 22-year-old James Scurlock Saturday night during a protest in downtown Omaha.

From the family of Frank Vance

To the family of James Scurlock II

Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the James Scurlock family and friends.

We have no idea the pain and suffering you must be experiencing, especially losing a child to unnecessary violence.

Although we are only the landlords, we feel it important to apologize for this horrible incident that happened near our building.

We know it will take time to heal from this tragedy, but we offer your family and friends our very deepest condolences.

Very sincerely,

Frank Vance & Family

Scurlock was shot in front of the Gatsby and Hive.

Vance terminated Gardner's lease Monday.