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Protests are now happening in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Hours ago, police officers shot an unarmed Black man seven times in the back. He is currently in serious condition.
No justice. No peace.
Hours ago, police officers shot an unarmed Black man seven times in the back. He is currently in serious condition.
No justice. No peace.
The man’s name is Jacob Blake. We are praying for him to pull through.
#JusticeForJacobBlake
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#JusticeForJacobBlake
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After their officers shot an unarmed Black man seven times in the back, this was the @KenoshaPolice’s response.
Absolutely disgusting.
Absolutely disgusting.
Update: Large crowd of protesters are heading to the Kenosha Police Station.
Update: Wisconsin Governor @GovEvers has released a statement on the police shooting of Jacob Blake, in Kenosha.
Evers writes that “we stand against excessive use of force and immediate escalation when engaging with Black Wisconsinites.”
Evers writes that “we stand against excessive use of force and immediate escalation when engaging with Black Wisconsinites.”
Update: Protesters have reached the police station and are demonstrating in front of it.
Police are in riot gear and are reportedly getting ready to deploy tear gas.
Police are in riot gear and are reportedly getting ready to deploy tear gas.
Update: Police have deployed tear gas against the protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Update: According to @DanielPoneman and @shaunking, Jacob Blake is still alive and fighting for his life.
Reports that Jacob has died are currently unsubstantiated.
#JusticeForJacobBlake
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Reports that Jacob has died are currently unsubstantiated.
#JusticeForJacobBlake
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Update: Protesters have tagged a courthouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
“They kill us because they fear us. Honor the dead”
“They kill us because they fear us. Honor the dead”
Protesters have broken into the Kenosha County Courthouse and set part of it on fire.
Chants of “no justice, no peace” can be heard in the background.
Chants of “no justice, no peace” can be heard in the background.
