State Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minneapolis, the first Somali-American legislator in the nation, released a statement Tuesday about the police shooting of Justine Damond in Minneapolis on Saturday night.
“I’m deeply heartbroken and disturbed by the death of Justine Damond, in the hands of Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor. The idealist in me continues to be surprised, but I know this incident is another result of excessive force and violence-based training for supposed peace officers. The BCA needs to release information as fast as they can about this incident — our city has questions that need to be answered. My thoughts, prayers, and love are with Justine’s family and friends — with my wounded city.