Wisconsin Police Shoot Man Multiple Times in the Back Who was Breaking Up a Fight, Protests Erupt
Kenosha, Wisconsin, found itself embroiled in turmoil as protesters swarmed the streets following a disturbing incident involving law enforcement officers. On a fateful Sunday, a man was shot multiple times by the police, leaving him in serious condition as he was rushed to the hospital.
The incident was captured on video, quickly making its rounds on various social media platforms, igniting a firestorm of controversy and demands for justice. The video, seemingly recorded from across the street, paints a perplexing and distressing scene. It shows the man frantically running towards the side of an SUV, with police officers in hot pursuit, their weapons menacingly drawn. Tensions escalate as the officers shout at the man, their intent unclear.
The situation takes a harrowing turn when the man reaches the vehicle’s driver-side door. An officer grabs the back of the man’s shirt, and a series of gunshot rounds pierce the air, all directed at the man’s back. In the chilling video, the unmistakable sound of at least seven shots being fired can be heard, though it remains a mystery as to how many officers were responsible for unleashing their weapons.
The Kenosha Police Department stated that they were responding to a “domestic incident” around 5:11 p.m. at the intersection of 28th Avenue and 40th Street. The gravity of the situation prompted the Wisconsin Department of Justice to launch a thorough investigation into the incident, aiming to shed light on the perplexing sequence of events.
A protest is happening now after a domestic incident turned into an officer-involved shooting in #Kenosha at 40th St. & 28th Ave.
Police confirm one person is in serious condition.
People on scene say the apparent victim is a man, and father. @CBS58 pic.twitter.com/jsg2ANSD28
— Kim Shine (@KimShineTV) August 24, 2020
Protesters are currently at the intersection of 40th Street and 28th Avenue in Kenosha, Wisconsin where the man was shot several times by police.
Police say he’s in serious condition. pic.twitter.com/v0nhRxZvMb
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 24, 2020
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released a statement, in which he identified the victim as Jacob Blake. In his statement, Governor Evers expressed his shock at the brazen shooting, asserting that Blake had been “shot in the back multiple times, in broad daylight.”
The Governor went on to address the systemic issue at hand, stating, “While we do not have all of the details yet, what we know for certain is that he is not the first Black man or person to have been shot or injured or mercilessly killed at the hands of individuals in law enforcement in our state or our country.”
Social media platforms, particularly Twitter, became a platform for voices clamoring for justice. Witnesses at the scene insisted that Jacob Blake was innocent and that he had been attempting to mediate a dispute between two women when the police arrived in response to the domestic incident.
The emotional intensity of the situation was palpable as people began gathering at the scene of the shooting. One neighbor, speaking to CBS 58, revealed that Jacob Blake, the victim, was a father. The distressing detail that his children were witnesses to the shooting added to the burstiness of emotions already swirling in the air, sparking widespread protests and public outcry.
Kim Shine, a reporter with CBS 58, reported that at around 9 p.m. local time, the SUV involved in the incident was towed away, marking yet another chapter in this perplexing and volatile story.
Zach Rodriguez, a Board Supervisor for Kenosha County, was present at the scene following the shooting. He offered his prayers to the victim’s family and highlighted the need for body cameras not only for sheriff’s deputies but also for the city police department. His statement underscored the urgency for transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
As of the latest update, Jacob Blake remains in critical condition, battling for his life at the hospital. Amid the unfolding events, it is crucial to verify information from reliable sources, as viral posts and misinformation continue to contribute to the perplexity of the situation.
