Omahans react to Minneapolis ICE shooting

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Demonstrators gathered at Omaha City Hall demanding justice after Minneapolis mother Renee Good was shot by ICE officer, calling for agency’s removal.

  • The shooting, which was captured on video by witnesses, has sparked outrage among demonstrators who believe it represents a pattern of excessive force by federal immigration agents.
  • Demonstrators are calling on city leaders to push back against ICE and remove the agency from Omaha entirely.
  • Beyond the protest, organizers encouraged attendees to contact elected officials to share their concerns about federal immigration enforcement in their community.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:

Demonstrators gathered outside Omaha City Hall Thursday at noon to demand justice after a Minneapolis mother was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.

Despite rain and cold weather, neighbors and organizers with the movement “Nebraska 50501” came to the Civic Center to denounce ICE and stand in solidarity with Minnesota residents following the death of 37-year-old Renee Good…

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