Wisconsin protests: Jacob Blake fights for his life in ICU after being shot by police seven times in the back as Trump remains silent on shooting
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Your support makes all the difference.NFL stars, politicians, and other prominent figures are reacting to the news of an unarmed black man being shot by Wisconsin police on Sunday evening.
Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha and now remains in the hospital in serious condition. His cousin confirmed on Twitter Monday that Mr Blake was out of surgery and recovering in the ICU.
Following the shooting, video surfaced from bystanders and caused outrage from NFL stars and other politicians. The footage showed officers following Mr Blake while he walked around his SUV and then reached into the driver's side of the vehicle. That was when officers shot him seven times in the back.
Mr Blake's three sons were reportedly in the vehicle at the time, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who now represents the Blake family, confirmed on Monday.
Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr reacted the shooting by sharing the victim's past arrest record on Twitter, which was unrelated to the Sunday evening incident. He also condemned the violent protests that took place in Wisconsin on Sunday night.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called for a thorough investigation into the shooting of Mr Blake while stating it was time to "dismantle systemic racism" in police departments. The president has thus far not commented on the shooting.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced on Monday that he authorised the deployment of the state's National Guard to Kenosha. About 125 members are expected to get to the city by Monday evening.
The decision to call the National Guard comes after Sunday's protests about Mr Blake's shooting turned violent. Protesters set fire to local business and cars, smashed windows, and interacted with police in riot gear.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation will be leading the investigation into the shooting of Mr Blake by Kenosha Police Department officers. In a statement released on Monday, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Paul said his agency "will unwavering pursue justice" in the case.
Two officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administration leave during the investigation.
Civil rights attorney reacts to the shooting of Jacob Blake
Ben Crump, a Tallahassee, Florida-based attorney, has reacted to the news of the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Mr Crump is known for previously representing the family of Trayvon Martin, who was fatally shot. He also now represents the family of George Floyd, who was killed by Minnesota police in May, and Trayford Pellerin, who was shot and killed by Louisiana police on Friday.
It was not clear if Mr Crump intended to also take on this case for Blake and his family.
Donald Trump Jr focuses on the protests in Wisconsin but does not mention the Jacob Blake
Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr has reacted to the protests that mounted in Wisconsin on Sunday evening following the shooting of Jacob Blake.
He took a move out of his father's playbook by claiming "anarchy" would come to American cities if Democrats were to win come November. These tweets were paired with footage showing violence and destruction in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the shooting of a black man.
But Mr Trump never mentioned Jacob Blake and has not tweeted about him getting shot in the back by police when entering his car.
Chicago mayor says she is 'deeply disturbed' by the footage of police shooting Jacob Blake
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the latest to react to the news of Jacob Blake being shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening.
In a video taken by a bystander, it shows Mr Blake with his back to police as he goes to his car before he is shot. He is alive but in "serious condition" following the shooting.
Ms Lightfoot said she was "deeply disturbed" by the incident.
Friend of Jacob Blake says it was his son's birthday yesterday
A friend of Jacob Blake has provided more details about the man's day prior to getting shot by police.
In an interview with WISN 12 News, the friend said Mr Blake had just left his home prior to the shooting. He also revealed it was Mr Blake's son's birthday on Sunday. That son was in the vehicle and witnessed his father being shot by police.
Trump's niece reacts to the news of Jacob Blake's shooting
Trump's niece Mary Trump has become the latest to react to the news of a unarmed black man getting shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening.
In a tweet, Ms Trump detailed facts relating to the shooting and attacks those who say "all lives matter".
Multiple NFL players react to the shooting of a black man in Wisconsin
NFL players have joined the number of people reacting to the news of a shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening.
Tyrann Mathieu with the Kansas City Chiefs asked why "three officers can't subdue one male" in a tweet about Jacob Blake being shot.
Michael Thomas with the New Orleans Saints called for people to "stop killing unarmed black people".
ACLU policing in America "rotten in its core" when reacting to the shooting of Jacob Blake
The ACLU released a statement reacting to the shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday evening.
In the statement, the organisation called policing "rotten in its core" as stories like Mr Blake, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd become more normalised in American culture.
Read the full statement here:
Don Jr shares Jacob Blake's past criminal record
Following his tweets condemning the violence erupting in Wisconsin, Donald Trump Jr has retweeted a tweet that detailed Jacob Blake's past criminal record.
Mr Blake was previously charged with resisting arrest and injuring a police officer.
It appeared Mr Trump was sharing the information to justify police using force and shooting Mr Blake on Sunday evening. But advocates, including the ACLU, have said that there should never be justification to shoot an unarmed black man.
Civil rights attorney confirms Blake's family hired him
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump confirmed on Twitter that Jacob Blake's family has retained his office.
Currently, Mr Crump's office represents the family of George Floyd and Trayford Pellerin, both of whom were killed at the hands of police officers.
Mr Crump said that they would "demand answers" from the Kenosha Police Department following the shooting of Mr Blake on Sunday evening.
'We must dismantle systemic racism': Joe Biden reacts to news of Jacob Blake's shooting
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has reacted to the news of a the shooting of an unarmed black man by Wisconsin police on Sunday evening.
In a statement, Mr Biden said he and his wife, Dr Jill Biden, were "praying for Jacob's recovery and his children". According to reports, Mr Blake's three children were in the car and witnessed their father being shot by Kenosha police.
Mr Biden also addressed problems within police departments against black Americans. He said it was time to "dismantle systemic racism" to make sure that there is equality for all.
Read his full statement here:
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