North Omaha shooting victim calls for community unity in tackling youth violence

  • The video shows various locations across North Omaha where shootings occurred on Tuesday and the victim of the shooting near 19th and Sprague Street.
  • Myron Pierce, a victim of a recent shooting in North Omaha, is using his experience to encourage the community to focus on positivity and support for at-risk youth.
  • Despite being shot in the face and shoulder, Pierce believes his traumatic experience does not define North Omaha.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:

I’m Melissa Wright at Kountze Park. On Tuesday, three shootings took place in North Omaha. One of the victims is now using his story to start a new conversation about the neighborhood and keeping people safe.

Myron Pierce says his life flashed before his eyes Tuesday when he was shot in the face while walking in his neighborhood…

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