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Woman in video of Omaha bus stop incident speaks out
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Key Points:
- Rose Bacardi, a woman attacked on an Omaha Metro bus near Omaha North High School, described how a group of youths assaulted her and her friend after taking his belongings, resulting in visible head and facial injuries for both victims.
- Bacardi emphasized she did not provoke the attack and expressed concern over safety on city buses, recommending that school-aged youths be transported via school buses instead.
- The Omaha Police Officers’ Association condemned the violent incident as unacceptable and highlighted the need to address the "mob-like mentality" in the community.
- Omaha Metro labeled the attack unacceptable and stated it is collaborating with police, schools, and community partners to ensure transit safety.
- Police continue to investigate the assault and are asking anyone with information to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers.
