As Omaha approaches the third anniversary of the killing of James Scurlock, a newly released book takes a deep dive into the complex case that led to protests and created deep divisions within the city.
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People hold a vigil at the spot where James Scurlock was shot in 2020.
Photos: Fourth day of protests in Omaha after James Scurlock's shooter not charged
Protest Monday
People protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People are detained after a bottleneck of protesters led to a moment of chaos during the fourth day of protests in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
Omaha World-Herald reporter Reece Ristau has his bag searched by law enforcement as people protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People are detained after a bottleneck of protesters led to a moment of chaos during the fourth day of protests in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
A person bleeds while being detained after a bottleneck of protesters led to a moment of chaos during the fourth day of protests in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
Deputy Chief Ken Kanger talks with people gathered for a demonstration on Monday in downtown Omaha.
Protest Monday
Protesters gather at 13th and Howard on Monday in Omaha.
Protest Monday
A group marches down 13th Street on Monday in Omaha.
Protest Monday
Deputy Police Chief Ken Kanger marches with protesters on Monday.
Protest Monday
People try to leave the area on the fourth day of protests in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
Deputy Chief Ken Kanger tries to make way for protesters to leave the area on the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People are detained after a bottleneck of protesters led to a moment of chaos during the fourth day of protests in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
Omaha police load people they arrested on a Metro city bus during a fourth day of protests in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
Deputy Chief Ken Kanger kneels with protesters on the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
Law enforcement surround people at a protest on the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
Law enforcement watches as people protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People watch the police response from the roof the of the Paxton building during a fourth day of protests in Omaha on Monday, June 01, 2020.
Protest Monday
Someone takes a photo of a broken window that someone else had broke during a fourth day of protests in Omaha on Monday, June 01, 2020.
Protest Monday
People protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People gather at the corner of 13th and Howard as National Guard troops stand by in downtown Omaha on Monday.
Protests
People hand out water and snacks to others protesting for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday, June 1, 2020. It was announced Monday that the bar owner who shot and killed James Scurlock amid a protest on Saturday will face no charges.
Protests
Destiny Monir, from left, Samantha Darensbourg and Windy Intellect, all of Omaha, talk with Nebraska National Guard Sgt. Justen Meneses as a few dozen people protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday, June 1, 2020. It was announced Monday that the bar owner who shot and killed James Scurlock amid a protest on Saturday will face no charges.
Interstate
The Nebraska State Patrol and a heavy truck block the Capitol Avenue off of I-480 on Monday, June 1, 2020. Police are trying to discourage protesters from coming downtown.
National Guard
Nebraska National Guard Sgt. Justen Meneses hands out Gatorade to a few dozen people protesting for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday, June 1, 2020. It was announced Monday that the bar owner who shot and killed James Scurlock amid a protest on Saturday will face no charges.
Protests
Workers board up All Makes at 2520 Farnam St. in anticipation of a fourth night of protests Monday.
Protest Monday
Protesters cross the corner of 13th and Howard street as National Guard troops stand on Monday in downtown Omaha.
Protest Monday
People hold signs at the corner of 13th and Harney Streets in Omaha on Monday shortly after it was announced no charges were being filed in the shooting death of James Scurlock.
Protest Monday
People chat with National Guard members on Monday in downtown Omaha.
Don Kleine
In a change from Monday’s comments, Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Tuesday that he is “weighing the potential” for a grand jury to look into the killing of James Scurlock, saying it’s “another way to clear the air.”
Interstate
The Nebraska State Patrol and a heavy truck block a downtown exit off Interstate 480 on Monday. Police were trying to discourage protesters from coming downtown.
Protest Monday
A flower on a sidewalk as National Guard troops and Omaha police stand at the corner of 13th and Howard in downtown Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
Messages for James Scurlock are spray painted on boarded up windows Monday in downtown Omaha.
Nebraska State Office Building
Doors and windows of the Nebraska State Office Building are boarded up as a few dozen people protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday, June 1, 2020. It was announced Monday that the bar owner who shot and killed James Scurlock amid a protest on Saturday will face no charges.
Next Chapter bookstore
Workers board up The Next Chapter bookstore at 2508 Farnam St. in anticipation of a fourth night of protests Monday.
Protests
Jindy Intellect, of Omaha, talks with Nebraska National Guard Sgt. Justen Meneses and Staff Sgt. Troy Thielke as a few dozen people protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday, June 1, 2020. It was announced Monday that the bar owner who shot and killed James Scurlock amid a protest on Saturday will face no charges.
Protest Monday
Windows are boarded up in downtown Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
People walk by a building in downtown Omaha on Monday with a message for James Scurlock on the windows.
Protest Monday
People demonstrate at 13th and Howard Streets during the fourth day of protests in Omaha on Monday.
Protest Monday
A police officer walks north on 13th Street during a fourth day of protests in Omaha on Monday, June 01, 2020.
Protest Monday
People protest for the fourth day in a row in Omaha on Monday.
