Jacob Blake protests: Timeline of unrest over police shooting
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake protests: Timeline of unrest over police shooting

Al Jazeera  

Teenager charged over deaths of protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid demonstrations over police shooting of Black man. Monday, August 24 – Investigation begins, National Guard deployed The following day, Wisconsin authorities announce they have placed the officers involved in Blake’s shooting on administrative leave. We want JUSTICE https://t.co/cJxOj1EZ3H — LeBron James August 24, 2020 Crump, who has handled recent high-profile cases of alleged excessive force against Black Americans by police, announced he would represent Blake’s family. Tuesday, August 25 – Blake paralysed, protests continue Blake’s father, also named Jacob Blake, told the Chicago Sun-Times on Tuesday his son was paralysed with “eight holes” in his body from the shots. Wednesday, August 26 – Two dead, one wounded in shooting, suspect arrested Police confirmed early on Wednesday that three people had been struck by bullets during the protests that began Tuesday night in Kenosha.

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Key events in the Kenosha shootings case of Kyle Rittenhouse
3 years, 1 month ago

Key events in the Kenosha shootings case of Kyle Rittenhouse

Associated Press  

KENOSHA, Wis. — A timeline of key events before and after Kyle Rittenhouse shot three people during a night of unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year: Aug. 23, 2020 — An officer responding to a reported domestic disturbance shoots Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the back as Blake was leaning into his vehicle. Aug. 31 — At a news …

Feds won’t seek charges against cop in Jacob Blake shooting
3 years, 3 months ago

Feds won’t seek charges against cop in Jacob Blake shooting

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Federal prosecutors announced Friday that they won’t file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last year — a shooting that sparked protests that led to the deaths of two men. The agency announced Friday that a team of prosecutors from its Civil Rights Division and the U.S. attorney’s office in Milwaukee …

Blake, paralyzed in police shooting, hopeful he’ll walk soon
3 years, 4 months ago

Blake, paralyzed in police shooting, hopeful he’ll walk soon

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — A Black man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot in the back by a white police officer in Wisconsin expects to be walking soon, an accomplishment he says is tempered by fears of it happening again. Jacob Blake Jr. was shot seven times by a Kenosha police officer in August 2020, three …

Family of man killed during Kenosha protests files lawsuit
3 years, 4 months ago

Family of man killed during Kenosha protests files lawsuit

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The family of one of the two men fatally shot during a demonstration against police violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has filed a federal civil lawsuit against local law enforcement, accusing officers of facilitating Kyle Rittenhouse’s attacks. “After he had killed and maimed multiple individuals, Kyle Rittenhouse walked up to a dozen Kenosha police officers, assault rifle in hand, …

3 arrested during protest in support of Jacob Blake Jr.
3 years, 8 months ago

3 arrested during protest in support of Jacob Blake Jr.

Associated Press  

KENOSHA, Wis. — Three men have been arrested for taking part in a demonstration in southeast Wisconsin to call for the firing of the Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake Jr., leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said it arrested three men Sunday night for disorderly conduct. Police Chief Daniel Miskinis said Sheskey …

Protesters: Fire Kenosha officer who shot Jacob Blake
3 years, 8 months ago

Protesters: Fire Kenosha officer who shot Jacob Blake

Associated Press  

KENOSHA, Wis. — Supporters of Jacob Blake Jr. and others staged a rally and march in Kenosha Sunday calling for the firing of an officer who shot Blake. Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey, who is white, was not charged in the August 2020 incident that left Blake, who is Black, paralyzed from the waist down. About 40 people gathered for the …

Kenosha Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Returns To Work Without Discipline
3 years, 8 months ago

Kenosha Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Returns To Work Without Discipline

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The white police officer who paralyzed Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, from the waist down by shooting him seven times last year, has returned to work without facing any disciplinary action. Officer Rusten Sheskey came back from administrative leave on March 31 after an investigation into the August shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, according to a statement …

Kenosha police: 55 more charged for violence during protests
3 years, 9 months ago

Kenosha police: 55 more charged for violence during protests

Associated Press  

KENOSHA, Wis. — Fifty-five people are facing charges related to violent demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake last summer, police said Friday. Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake seven times in August during a domestic dispute, leaving him paralyzed. “Large numbers of people engaged in lawful protest; however, many engaged in unlawful and dangerous activity,” …

Jacob Blake files excessive force lawsuit against officer
3 years, 9 months ago

Jacob Blake files excessive force lawsuit against officer

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — A Black man who was paralyzed after he was shot in the back by a white police officer in southeastern Wisconsin filed a civil lawsuit Thursday accusing the officer of excessive force. Jacob Blake Jr. was shot by Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey in August while Blake was about to get into an SUV during a domestic dispute. A …

Jacob Blake says he was ready to surrender before being shot
3 years, 11 months ago

Jacob Blake says he was ready to surrender before being shot

Al Jazeera  

Blake, a Black man who was shot by police officer, says he was prepared to surrender once he put his knife in the car. A Black man who was shot in the back by a white police officer in the US state of Wisconsin, triggering several nights of violent protests in mid-2020 and leaving him partially paralysed, said in an …

No charges against police officer who shot Jacob Blake
4 years ago

No charges against police officer who shot Jacob Blake

Al Jazeera  

Kenosha district attorney says no police offices to face charges for shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in August. A Wisconsin prosecutor announced on Tuesday that he will not file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha last year, leaving him paralysed and sparking protests in the city and across …

Prosecutor Announces No Charges Will Be Filed Against Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake
4 years ago

Prosecutor Announces No Charges Will Be Filed Against Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake

NPR  

Prosecutor Announces No Charges Will Be Filed Against Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Enlarge this image toggle caption Adria-Joi Watkins/Via AP Adria-Joi Watkins/Via AP Updated 7:58 p.m. ET A Wisconsin prosecutor announced that no charges will be brought against the white Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, several times at close range in August. Kenosha police …

Uncle: Jacob Blake being treated at Illinois rehab center jacob blake Back police officer Milwaukee uncle
4 years, 3 months ago

Uncle: Jacob Blake being treated at Illinois rehab center jacob blake Back police officer Milwaukee uncle

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old …

Man shot during Kenosha protest still remembers screams
4 years, 3 months ago

Man shot during Kenosha protest still remembers screams

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin man who was shot during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha last month says he still remembers the screams that night and he’s in constant pain. “I play it back in my head, I think about it all the time,” Grosskreutz said, his right arm still in a sling. Video shows Rittenhouse walking right by …

Kamala Harris Speaks With Jacob Blake, Paralyzed In Police Shooting, And Family
4 years, 4 months ago

Kamala Harris Speaks With Jacob Blake, Paralyzed In Police Shooting, And Family

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Kamala Harris spoke privately with Jacob Blake ― the Black man shot in the back seven times by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin ― and his family on Monday, her campaign said. “And you know they’re carrying the weight of a lot of voices on their shoulders.” Several members of Blake’s immediate family, including his …

‘Hurts to sleep, eat, breathe’: Jacob Blake speaks out for first time since Kenosha police shooting
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Hurts to sleep, eat, breathe’: Jacob Blake speaks out for first time since Kenosha police shooting

Firstpost  

The officers who were present at the time of the shooting were placed on administrative leave, but none of them have been charged Milwaukee: Jacob Blake has spoken publicly for the first time since a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer shot him seven times in the back, saying he’s in constant pain from the shooting, which doctors fear will leave him …

Jacob Blake speaks out for first time since police shooting
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake speaks out for first time since police shooting

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jacob Blake has spoken publicly for the first time since a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer shot him seven times in the back, saying he’s in constant pain from the shooting, which doctors fear will leave him paralyzed from the waist down. In a video posted Saturday night on Twitter by his family’s lawyer, Ben Crump, Blake said from …

Blake’s father says paralyzed son optimistic after shooting
4 years, 4 months ago

Blake’s father says paralyzed son optimistic after shooting

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Jacob Blake’s father said Friday that his “happy-go-lucky” son is optimistic for his future, although he remains paralyzed from the waist down after being shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer. A clearly exhausted Jacob Blake Sr., speaking by video chat from a Milwaukee hotel, told The Associated Press that the past …

Biden speaks to Jacob Blake during Kenosha, Wisconsin visit
4 years, 4 months ago

Biden speaks to Jacob Blake during Kenosha, Wisconsin visit

Al Jazeera  

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Thursday spoke with Jacob Blake, a Black man whose shooting by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, two weeks ago led to days of violent protests. Biden, who US President Donald Trump has said would be “weak” in dealing with rioters, framed his visit to Kenosha as an effort to unify the country after months of …

Trump ignores warnings to visit Kenosha; denounces violence, but stays mum on Jacob Blake shooting
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump ignores warnings to visit Kenosha; denounces violence, but stays mum on Jacob Blake shooting

Firstpost  

Trump said his administration will provide $5 million and $42 million to the city and state respectively with an aim to bolster law enforcement Kenosha: President Donald Trump stood at the epicenter of the latest eruption over racial injustice Tuesday and came down squarely on the side of law enforcement, blaming “domestic terror” for the violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and …

Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump stood at the epicenter of the latest eruption over racial injustice Tuesday and came down squarely on the side of law enforcement, blaming “domestic terror” for the violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and making no nod to the underlying cause of anger and protests - the shooting of yet another Black man by police. Trump declared the violence …

Kenosha, Wis., Officials Lift Curfew, Citing 'Relatively Peaceful' Recent Protests
4 years, 4 months ago

Kenosha, Wis., Officials Lift Curfew, Citing 'Relatively Peaceful' Recent Protests

NPR  

Kenosha, Wis., Officials Lift Curfew, Citing 'Relatively Peaceful' Recent Protests Enlarge this image toggle caption Morry Gash/AP Morry Gash/AP Kenosha County, Wis., lifted its nightly emergency curfew on Wednesday, more than a week after it was first enacted in response to protests over the Aug. 23 police shooting of Jacob Blake. Sponsor Message The move also follows the filing of …

Protests erupt after police kill another black man in U.S.
4 years, 4 months ago

Protests erupt after police kill another black man in U.S.

The Hindu  

U.S. police have shot dead another black man, who they said had a handgun but had dropped it during a violent altercation in Los Angeles, triggering fresh outrage as tensions soar over racism and police brutality. ‘Possessed handgun’ “The deputies noticed that inside the clothing items that he dropped was a black semi-automatic handgun, at which time a deputy-involved shooting …

Trump denies systemic racism, pushes ‘law and order’ in Kenosha
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump denies systemic racism, pushes ‘law and order’ in Kenosha

Al Jazeera  

The US president visited the Wisconsin city, where Jacob Blake was shot by police, despite pleas from local officials. United States President Donald Trump decried violence at recent racial justice protests as “domestic terror” while denying there is systemic racism within US law enforcement during a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin. “We don’t need more pain and division from a president …

US National Guard in Kenosha after police shoot Black man
4 years, 4 months ago

US National Guard in Kenosha after police shoot Black man

Al Jazeera  

US state of Wisconsin deploys National Guard in response to protests against police shooting a Black man in the back. The US state of Wisconsin has deployed the National Guard in response to protests and unrest after police in the city of Kenosha shot a Black man multiple times in the back. “That is, Jacob Blake was actually trying to …

‘7 bullets, 7 days': Protesters march for Blake in Kenosha
4 years, 4 months ago

‘7 bullets, 7 days': Protesters march for Blake in Kenosha

Associated Press  

KENOSHA, Wis. — With chants of “One person, one vote!” and “No justice, no peace!” a crowd of about 1,000 demonstrators gathered outside a Wisconsin courthouse Saturday to denounce police violence and share messages of change, a week after an officer shot Jacob Blake in the back and left the 29-year-old Black man paralyzed. “There were seven bullets put in …

Jacob Blake: Official says Trump Kenosha visit not helpful
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake: Official says Trump Kenosha visit not helpful

Al Jazeera  

Trump will ‘meet with law enforcement and survey damage from recent riots’ in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the White House says. Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes has said his state, the site of recent protests following the police shooting of Black man, does not need a visit from President Donald Trump following his “incendiary remarks” on the racial justice demonstrations that have …

Jacob Blake shooting: How the nation’s racial reckoning swelled
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake shooting: How the nation’s racial reckoning swelled

CNN  

CNN — Three months after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police spurred national unrest and widespread reforms, America’s racial reckoning exploded when Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by a White officer. “What’s so striking about Kenosha is that it put this racial inequality in sharp relief.” A flag flies over a department …

’7 bullets, 7 days’: Protesters march for Jacob Blake in Kenosha
4 years, 4 months ago

’7 bullets, 7 days’: Protesters march for Jacob Blake in Kenosha

The Hindu  

A crowd of several hundred people marched in Kenosha on Saturday for a rally against police violence, nearly a week after an officer shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times, leaving the 29-year-old Black man paralyzed. Those leading the march carried a banner reading Justice for Jacob as they made their way toward the Kenosha County Courthouse, where members …

Activists: Militias tolerated, Kenosha protesters arrested
4 years, 4 months ago

Activists: Militias tolerated, Kenosha protesters arrested

Associated Press  

KENOSHA, Wis. — Police officers in Kenosha were on alert after days of protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake by one of their colleagues, and they’d recently gotten a tip about “suspicious vehicles” from out of state. “Our nonprofit organization has always been and will always be about feeding people.” Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis said at a Friday …

‘7 bullets, 7 days’: Protesters march for Jacob Blake in Kenosha
4 years, 4 months ago

‘7 bullets, 7 days’: Protesters march for Jacob Blake in Kenosha

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds rally against racial injustice in the city where a police officer shot Jacob Blake seven times last week. “There were seven bullets put in my son’s back … Hell yeah, I’m mad,” said Blake’s father, Jacob Blake Sr. Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey and two other officers were responding to a domestic abuse call on Sunday when Sheskey shot …

‘7 bullets, 7 days.’ Over 1,000 rally in Kenosha, Wis. for Jacob Blake as Trump announces visit
4 years, 4 months ago

‘7 bullets, 7 days.’ Over 1,000 rally in Kenosha, Wis. for Jacob Blake as Trump announces visit

LA Times  

Jacob Blake’s relatives led an emotional rally Saturday in Kenosha, Wis., as over 1,000 people called for “justice for Jacob” and chanted, “Seven bullets, seven days,” a reference to the number of times a police officer shot Blake in the back several days before. World & Nation Nation’s fierce divide over race and police comes to once-thriving Kenosha This once …

‘I support them’: Kamala Harris says it is ‘no wonder’ people taking to streets in pre-RNC broadside against Trump
4 years, 4 months ago

‘I support them’: Kamala Harris says it is ‘no wonder’ people taking to streets in pre-RNC broadside against Trump

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamala Harris has said …

Jacob Blake unshackled, court delayed for accused Kenosha shooter
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake unshackled, court delayed for accused Kenosha shooter

Al Jazeera  

Jacob Blake, who was paralysed from the waist down after police shot him, has been released from handcuffs in hospital. Jacob Blake Sr, who earlier on CNN lamented how his son’s treatment contrasted with how officers treated Rittenhouse on Tuesday night, spoke forcefully on Friday at civil rights march in Washington, DC, about the need to “hold court” on systemic …

Civil Rights Lawyer And George Floyd's Brother On 'Painful' 2020 March On Washington
4 years, 4 months ago

Civil Rights Lawyer And George Floyd's Brother On 'Painful' 2020 March On Washington

NPR  

Civil Rights Lawyer And George Floyd's Brother On 'Painful' 2020 March On Washington Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Alex Brandon/AP Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump has represented the families of some of the recent victims of police brutality, including Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and now, Jacob Blake. Blake, a black man shot multiple times by police in Kenosha, …

We marched in our thousands for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. Why not for Jacob Blake?
4 years, 4 months ago

We marched in our thousands for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. Why not for Jacob Blake?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After the violent police murder of …

Jacob Blake Shooting: Kenosha Cop Who Shot at Black Man 7 Times Identified
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake Shooting: Kenosha Cop Who Shot at Black Man 7 Times Identified

News 18  

The Wisconsin officer who shot a Black man, Jacob Blake, seven times in the back has been identified as a seven-year veteran of the Kenosha Police Department, the state Department of Justice said Wednesday. Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake, 29, while holding onto his shirt after officers first unsuccessfully used a taser and as Blake leaned into his vehicle during …

Peaceful Protests In Kenosha, Wis., As Demonstrators Remember Shooting Victims
4 years, 4 months ago

Peaceful Protests In Kenosha, Wis., As Demonstrators Remember Shooting Victims

NPR  

Peaceful Protests In Kenosha, Wis., As Demonstrators Remember Shooting Victims Enlarge this image toggle caption David Goldman/AP David Goldman/AP Protests over a police shooting of a Black father in Kenosha, Wis., continued for a fourth straight night on Wednesday. Sponsor Message Police did not name the shooting victims, but said the fatalities were both Kenosha-area residents: One was 26 years …

Rev. Jesse Jackson Addresses Jacob Blake Shooting In Kenosha, Wis.
4 years, 4 months ago

Rev. Jesse Jackson Addresses Jacob Blake Shooting In Kenosha, Wis.

NPR  

Jesse Jackson Addresses Jacob Blake Shooting In Kenosha, Wis. Enlarge this image toggle caption Becky Sullivan Becky Sullivan The Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke at a news conference Thursday in Kenosha, Wis., in the parking lot of an auto repair shop where two protesters were shot and killed Tuesday night by a 17-year-old white teen named Kyle Rittenhouse. The shootings took …

Joe Biden Says Jacob Blake Shooting Makes Him 'Sick'
4 years, 4 months ago

Joe Biden Says Jacob Blake Shooting Makes Him 'Sick'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Joe Biden spoke out Wednesday against the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man from Kenosha, Wisconsin, saying footage of the incident makes him “sick.” The Democratic presidential nominee shared his reaction in a video shortly after he met with Blake’s family members, who are reeling from the news that the shooting left Blake paralyzed …

Joe Biden condemns 'needless violence' in Kenosha BLM protests
4 years, 4 months ago

Joe Biden condemns 'needless violence' in Kenosha BLM protests

Daily Mail  

Joe Biden condemned the 'needless violence' in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the wake of police shooting Jacob Blake and said Wednesday he had spoken with members of Blake's family. The Democratic presidential nominee said he had spoken with Blake's mother, father and sister, and quoted his mother Julia Jackson in the short video Biden posted to Twitter. Joe Biden condemned the …

Lawyer says Blake paralyzed, protests erupt for 3rd night
4 years, 4 months ago

Lawyer says Blake paralyzed, protests erupt for 3rd night

Associated Press  

KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacob Blake, the Black man shot multiple times by police in Wisconsin, is paralyzed, and it would “take a miracle” for him to walk again, his family’s attorney said Tuesday, while calling for the officer who opened fire to be arrested and others involved to lose their jobs. Earlier Tuesday, Blake’s father spoke alongside other family members …

Jacob Blake shooting: Wisconsin governor declares state of emergency, Kenosha braces for 3rd night of unrest
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake shooting: Wisconsin governor declares state of emergency, Kenosha braces for 3rd night of unrest

The Hindu  

The family of the Black man shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, made an emotional plea for the value of their son's life on Tuesday and called for an end to the violent protests that erupted in the city. He's a human being and he matters.” The news conference was called by the family's lawyers as state and local officials …

Jacob Blake paralysed by shooting, his father says
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake paralysed by shooting, his father says

Al Jazeera  

Blake, who is Black, was shot multiple times by police, is currently paralysed from the waist down as protests rage. A Black man shot multiple times, apparently in the back, by police in Wisconsin is paralysed from the waist down and has “eight holes” in his body, the father of victim Jacob Blake said. Blake’s father, also named Jacob Blake, …

Violence during third night of protests in Kenosha, Wis., over police shooting of Jacob Blake
4 years, 4 months ago

Violence during third night of protests in Kenosha, Wis., over police shooting of Jacob Blake

LA Times  

Two people were killed and one injured amid gunfire overnight in Kenosha, Wis. It was the third night of angry protests in the small Midwestern city over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man. Police attempt to push back protesters outside the Kenosha County Courthouse late Monday. Protesters attempt to topple a fence outside the Kenosha County Courthouse.

Joe Biden condemns police shooting of Jacob Blake, urges protesters to stay peaceful
4 years, 4 months ago

Joe Biden condemns police shooting of Jacob Blake, urges protesters to stay peaceful

LA Times  

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden condemned the police shooting of Jacob Blake and the violence that followed in Kenosha, Wis. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday condemned the police shooting of a Black man in Kenosha, Wis., and also denounced the arson and violence that followed. “What I saw on that video makes me sick,” Biden said, referring to …

Lions skip practice to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake
4 years, 4 months ago

Lions skip practice to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake

Daily Mail  

The Detroit Lions decided not to practice on Tuesday, instead choosing to protest the shooting of African-American man Jacob Blake by Kenosha, Wisconsin police. The Detroit Lions decided not to practice on Tuesday, instead choosing to protest the shooting of African-American man Jacob Blake by Kenosha, Wisconsin police The shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday in Kenosha was captured on …

Wisconsin deploys National Guard as police shooting of Black man sparks unrest
4 years, 4 months ago

Wisconsin deploys National Guard as police shooting of Black man sparks unrest

The Hindu  

Wisconsin's governor ordered National Guard troops sent to the city of Kenosha on Monday in anticipation of another night of civil unrest after police there shot a Black man several times in the back as his three children looked on. Governor Tony Evers called up the Guard about an hour before Kenosha's mayor faced dozens of protesters who tried to …

Jacob Blake Paralyzed After Being Shot In The Back By The Police
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Blake Paralyzed After Being Shot In The Back By The Police

NPR  

Jacob Blake Paralyzed After Being Shot In The Back By The Police The family of Jacob Blake says he is paralyzed after being shot by police in Kenosha, Wis. That was the message today from the family and lawyers of the Black man who was shot at least seven times in the back by a Kenosha, Wis., police officer on …

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