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.
He fired 7 times, hitting Blake 4 times
No witnesses/officials report Blake held a knife or threatened officers
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.
