Thursday, August 27, 2020

Justice for Jacob Blake --

What you need to know
- Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday, leaving him partially paralyzed, his family said - The DOJ opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting on Wednesday - Professional athletes are refusing to compete in solidarity with demonstrations against racial injustice - Protests across the country continued for a fourth consecutive night on Wednesday - Illinois authorities arrested one juvenile linked to a fatal shooting in Kenosha
The police officer who shot #JacobBlake in the back in front of his children was identified as Rusten Sheskey.
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He fired 7 times, hitting Blake 4 times
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No witnesses/officials report Blake held a knife or threatened officers
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Blake may be permanently paralyzed, lawyer says
Officer Rusten Sheskey, a seven-year veteran of the force, fired seven shots into Jacob Blake's back, the Wisconsin Department of Justice says. Officials say he was the only officer present to fire a weapon.

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