The family of Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert says her husband is dead
OMAHA, Neb. – The mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, said Friday that her husband died, several hours after police found a dead man at the couple’s home.
A statement from the family of Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert announced the death of Joe Stothert.
The announcement came about three hours after Omaha police were called to the mayor’s home to investigate reports of a shooting. Officers found the body of a man.
Police did not provide details about the shooting, but said they did not suspect foul play.
“Today, with great sadness, we share Joe Stothert’s tragic loss with family, friends and our loving community,” the family said in a statement. the human kindness we must all follow. “
The family asked for prayers and intimacy.
Joe Stothert was a critical care physician at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. Jean Stothert is serving her second term as mayor.