OMAHA - In a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said he was calling for a grand jury to look into Scurlock's death.

James Scurlock was killed during protests Saturday night, May 30, 2020, in the Old Market area of downtown Omaha. (Courtesy photo)

 

Kleine said he stood by his decision not to file charges, but said that he would "welcome and support" a review by the grand jury.

"I am not afraid of having a decision I've made reviewed by others," he said.

The 2 p.m. news conference at Kleine's office continues live on TV, and in full here, in our apps, and on our Facebook page.

Earlier on Wednesday, Kleine confirmed that the man who shot and killed James Scurlock could still be charged, if a grand jury were to convene and determine the case can and should proceed.

Kleine said a grand jury could be formed to consider the case if an official petition of registered Douglas County voters is submitted, but that it's all out of his hands.

He also said he met with Omaha Councilman Ben Gray and Douglas County Commissioner Chris Rodgers on Tuesday morning, and that The U.S. Justice Department could get involved as well.

 

Kleine said Wednesday that the information presented during Monday's news conference spelled out all the reasons they could not charge the shooter at this time.

Meanwhile, an image and voice recording from Preston Love Jr. of Black Votes Matter is circulating online, stating "the James Scurlock case is still open" and urging people to submit any "video, audio, or any other information" about the incident to send it to Kleine's office, the Omaha Police Department, or to attorney Justin Wayne.