NEW: DOJ opens federal civil rights investigation into the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
, and renewed calls nationwide to end police violence against people of color. The Department of Justice also announced several other details, including that Blake had a knife and that officers first used a stun gun on him.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, which is leading the probe into the incident, officers initially responded to the scene after a woman called to report that her boyfriend was at her home but"was not supposed to be" there. The DOJ would not answer whether that person was Blake in a press conference Wednesday night.
The violence prompted President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to mobilize additional members of the National Guard to Kenosha. Kenosha County Supervisor Zach Rodriguez speaks during a news conference regarding the protests and shootings that came after Jacob Blake was shot by police, in Kenosha, Wis., Aug. 26, 2020.
"I again ask those who choose to exercise their First Amendment rights, please do so peacefully and safely, as so many did last night." Evers added."I also ask the individuals who are not there to exercise those rights to please stay home and let local first responders, law enforcement, and members of the Wisconsin National Guard do their jobs."
Kaul said at a press briefing Wednesday night that he will make preliminary decisions on charges against Rittenhouse on Thursday.Flares go off in front of a Kenosha Country Sheriff Vehicle as demonstrators take part in a protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. August 25, 2020.
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