Police Shooting of Jacob Blake Sparks Protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Protesters took to the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on August 24 following the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake.
Protests erupted in Kenosha on August 23 after a video circulated on social media showing Blake being shot by a police officer multiple times from behind.
Blake was taken to hospital in a serious condition, according to a police report. The state’s Department of Justice was investigating the incident.
Windows were smashed and cars at a dealership were set on fire in downtown Kenosha as the late-night protest turned violent. The County of Kenosha’s sheriff announced an emergency curfew in response to the late-night protests.
Similar rallies held in solidarity with Kenosha’s demonstration also took place in other cities such as New York City and Minneapolis. Credit: Alexandra Ritchie via Storyful
