Wisconsin’s governor has declared a state of emergency following ongoing unrest in Kenosha after police shot Jacob Blake multiple times at close range in front of his 3 children, leaving him paralysed.
Governor Tony Evers condemned vandalism and buildings torched as demonstrations continued against police violence as he announced that the state’s National Guard presence will double to 250 troops following Monday night’s demonstrations.
Police in Kenosha have released almost no information about the shooting, beyond saying the officers were responding to a domestic dispute when they encountered Blake. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is leading the investigation, which is expected to take several weeks. The officers were placed on administrative leave, which is standard practice in such cases.
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