alsemanche 97,796 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Video shows Wisconsin police shooting a Black man multiple times as he enters a car The video starts as Jacob Blake rounds the front of a silver SUV on Sunday, with two Kenosha, Wis., police officers following close behind, their guns drawn. When Blake opens the door and steps inside, the officers suddenly fire toward his back — at least seven times. Blake is now in serious condition, the officers have been placed on administrative leave, and the city of Kenosha declared an emergency curfew after destructive protests rocked the city into early Monday morning. The video footage quickly spread online as Kenosha became the latest place facing unrest after police violence caught on camera. This shooting came as the country has faced months-long protests since George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, which set off a nationwide wave of demonstrations against police brutality and for racial justice. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) called for greater police accountability as the video spread rapidly through social media. “While we do not have all of the details yet, what we know for certain is that he is not the first Black man or person to have been shot or injured or mercilessly killed at the hands of individuals in law enforcement in our state or our country,” Evers said in a statement. “We stand with all those who have and continue to demand justice, equity, and accountability for Black lives in our country.” The shooting happened after 5 p.m., when officers responded to a domestic incident, police said. Witnesses told the Kenosha News that Blake was trying to break up a fight and that police first attempted to stun him with a Taser. The video shows neighbors congregated outside as two police officers with their guns drawn followed Blake as he approached the car. As Blake opened the driver’s side door, an officer can be seen tugging at Blake’s white tank top before multiple shots ring out from the police. Kenosha News reported that Blake was shot in front of his children. Rest of the article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/08/23/kenosha-police-shooting-video-wisconsin/ Soft, soothing, and succulent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsemanche 97,796 Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Police brutality against black people is still very much present in the US (and elsewhere). If you're gonna comment trying to justify the officers' actions or defending the police in any way kindly sftu. And don't forget that black lives STILL matter even if the media has decided to move on. Soft, soothing, and succulent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seryabkina 888 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 wbk American justice system is trash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister 9,907 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I am entirely sick of gun violence The future's uncertain and the end is always near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShayCristoforo 10,607 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, alsemanche said: Police brutality against black people is still very much present in the US (and elsewhere). If you're gonna comment trying to justify the officers' actions or defending the police in any way kindly sftu. And don't forget that black lives STILL matter even if the media has decided to move on. Exactly, thank you. The rate at which black Americans are arrested, imprisoned, and killed is significant. And if someone says: well they're in more high-crime areas... "high-crime" aligns with impoverished. What does that tell you? Get the pinot ready, because it's turtle time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkOnTheWeeknd 1,577 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Absolutely ****ing disgusting. All cops are ****ing bastards. They should have been immediately fired and locked up since they’re obviously a danger to others, but I’m sure nothing will happen to those ****ing pigs. I hope Mr. Blake pulls through and I hope he gets the justice he deserves. My. Lawyer. Liked. That. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaSine 7,464 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I swear we live in hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Digaga 975 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 This is just sad It feels like all the protests and the BLM movement were all for nothing because we can't fight stupidity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huttont 6,001 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Absolutely unacceptable and horrendous. I live in the US and I am embarrassed and sad to be here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G 10,512 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Everytime something like this happens, I just get reminded that the US is constantly spiraling downward into more of a toilet bowl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagaloo911 12,959 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 To any and ALL white people who either choose not to speak out on the murdering and shooting of our Black brothers and sisters because they don't care or think it doesn't matter, or because they flat out refuse to, history will NOT judge you kindly. And I'm here judging you even more harshly right tf now. Elijah McClain. George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. Jacob Blake. And so many others. I challenge all of you to #SayTheirNames #BlackLivesMatter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeshy Keety 9,935 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 This happened an hour from me, this is so awful. His three sons saw the shooting from the backseat of the car he was shot in. The police and DOJ phones are all backed up rn, so I've just been able to share and send emails to officials all day. Wishing for his recovery. They / Them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franch Toast 27,737 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Mister G said: Everytime something like this happens, I just get reminded that the US is constantly spiraling downward into more of a toilet bowl. Forget toilet bowl; we're already in the sewer. She/Her/Hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyMetalLover 16 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 It’s as if these POS cops know exactly what they’re doing in order to send a clear message to everyone. F*ck them and the powers that be that allow this to continue. i don't remember ARTPOP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Can we just fire these people why are they on leave??? Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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