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Statements of support are released after an Omaha Police Officer, who is expected to survive, is shot and wounded in the line-of-duty early Monday.
Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne are extending their thoughts and prayers.
His office says the Governor spoke with Omaha Mayor John Ewing Junior following the shooting, offering his own personal support and pledging the state’s support to the City of Omaha.
“We thank God that this officer is still with us and in stable condition,” said Gov. Pillen. “Our thoughts are with him and his family and with every Nebraska peace officer, sheriff’s deputy and state trooper - the ones who put it all on the line every day to secure our communities. The first obligation of government is to keep the public safe, and the first obligation of elected leaders is to stand behind the men and women who do that work.”
The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and Douglas County Party Chair CJ King issue the following joint statement:
“Our first and foremost thoughts are with the Omaha officer who was shot, his family, and co-workers. Our first responders protect this community every single day, and every Nebraskan wants them to return home safely at the end of their shift.
We have no patience for politicizing the shooting of an officer or for any attempt to incorrectly assign blame in broader police matters to score political points. Mayor Ewing served as a police officer for decades — he knows firsthand the risks and responsibilities that come with wearing the badge.
Douglas County remains a safe and welcoming place to raise a family. We are deeply grateful to the first responders and elected officials who work tirelessly for the people and are working to ensure new systems are put in place to keep our communities safe and make Omaha even stronger.”
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