'Jacob Blake didn't pose any threat:' Attorney releases statement after DOJ said knife found after shooting
“Jacob did nothing to provoke police. He was a great father and was only intending to get his children out of a volatile situation. Witnesses confirm that he was not in possession of a knife and didn’t threaten officers in any way," Benjamin Crump said in a statement Thursday on the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha police.
Police largely silent as outrage builds over Jacob Blake shooting
Investigators haven’t explained why police drew guns on Blake and why the officer opened fire. They say a knife was found in the SUV, but they have said nothing about what role it may have played.
Gov. Evers: National Guard members from AZ, MI, AL will support Wisconsin guard in Kenosha
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
'No justification:' Rev. Jesse Jackson calls for indictment of Officer Sheskey in shooting of Jacob Blake
Rev. Jesse Jackson and members of the NAACP called for a transparent and unbiased investigation into Sunday's police shooting of Jacob Blake.
4th night of Kenosha protests peaceful after chaos and shootings
After three nights of chaos in Kenosha, the fourth night of protests appeared to be much calmer.
'Visceral connection:' Social media streamers capture Kenosha chaos, crime as it unfolds
A new breed of citizen journalism, social media streams offer a real-time look at protests and, sometimes, crimes and chaos.
DOJ opens federal civil rights investigation into shooting of Jacob Blake
Officials asked anyone with firsthand information regarding the shooting of Blake to contact FBI Milwaukee at 414-276-4684.
DOJ identifies officer who shot Jacob Blake; says knife was recovered from floorboard
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Justice said Wednesday Jacob Blake "admitted that he had a knife in his possession" Sunday evening when he was shot seven times by Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey.
Man who changed state law after Kenosha police killed son says outside prosecutor needed in Jacob Blake case
"They have this intrinsic connection where (District Attorney Michael) Graveley makes cover for the police officers," said Michael Bell, Sr., whose son was killed by Kenosha police in 2004.
Report: Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds decide not to play Wednesday
The Brewers and Reds have reportedly agreed to not play on Wednesday.
Sheriff believes Kenosha shooter was part of group that requested he authorize civilians to make arrests
City and county leaders vowed to be tougher on people who are out past the 7 p.m. curfew, in effect through Sunday, Aug. 30 east of I-94.
Reaction to fatal shootings in Kenosha amid 3rd night of protests
Reaction to the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of another amid protests in Kenosha is generating a flood of reaction.
Juvenile arrested in connection with fatal shooting during Kenosha unrest
lllinois police have arrested a juvenile after two people were shot to death during another night of Black Lives Matter protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Sheriff believes social media is attracting 'professional agitators' to Kenosha
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is gearing up for another night of unrest with hundreds of law enforcement coming to help from around the state.
Officials responded to 37 fires in Kenosha on 2nd night of protests, 1 'nearly leveled several city blocks'
Multiple buildings were set on fire overnight in Kenosha during the second night of unrest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake Sunday night.
Attorney Ben Crump: Jacob Blake not likely to walk again after police shooting
Jacob Blake, 29, was in surgery Tuesday, said attorney Ben Crump, adding that the bullets severed Blake’s spinal cord and shattered his vertebrae.
Gov. Evers announces state of emergency in Wisconsin; curfew set for 3rd night in Kenosha
Gov. Tony Evers announced he will be increasing the presence of the Wisconsin National Guard in Kenosha from 150 to 250 Tuesday night.
Father of Jacob Blake says son is paralyzed from waist down after shooting in Kenosha
Father of a Black man shot by Kenosha, Wisconsin, police tells Chicago Sun-Times that son is paralyzed from waist down.
Kenosha delayed body cameras for years before Jacob Blake shooting
City and law enforcement leaders in Kenosha, Wisconsin, unanimously endorsed the use of body cameras in 2017 as a way to increase police accountability and collect evidence at scenes of domestic violence, among other benefits.
'When is it going to stop?' For 2nd night, protesters demand change in the name of Jacob Blake
FOX6 News found a sense of frustration among many after watching the video of Jacob Blake being shot at least a half-dozen times by Kenosha police Sunday.