Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement after a shootout in Omaha that injured four police officers. The Omaha Police Department identified the suspect as Juan Melgar-Ayala, a convicted felon from El Salvador.
Governor Pillen called for strong border security and referenced recent law enforcement actions in Nebraska. He also supported continued operation of the ICE detention facility in McCook. Pillen thanked local and federal agencies for their cooperation. He expressed relief that the injured officers are expected to recover and commended law enforcement for their service…