The family of Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert says her husband has died
OMAHA, Neb. The mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, said her husband died Friday, hours after police found a dead man with the couple.
A statement from Omaha’s family, Jean Stothert’s family, announced the death of Joe Stothert.
The announcement comes about three hours after Omaha police were called to the mayor’s house to investigate reports of a shooting. Officers found the body of a man.
Police did not give details about the shooting incident, but stated that disorder was suspected.
“It is with great sadness today that we share the tragic loss of Joe Stothert with family, friends and our loving community,” the family said in a statement. human goodness for all of us to follow. ”
The family asked for prayers and privacy.
Joe Stothert was a critical care physician at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Jean Stothert is serving her second term as mayor.