On Monday, the Wisconsin police shot a black man named Jacob Blake multiple times while he approached the side door of a SUV’S driver seat.
According to attorney Ben Crump who represents the Blake family, Jacob Blake is in critical condition in an intensive care unit. Besides, Mr. Crump uploaded a video of the shooting that took place on Sunday evening in Kenosha.
The video circulated via social media, triggering protests and leading officials to enforce a curfew which remained in effect until Monday morning. A second one was introduced from 8 P.M. Monday until 7 A.M. Tuesday.
Kenosha police have requested the Criminal Investigation Division of Wisconsin — part of the Department of Justice — to take over the shooting case. The findings will go to Michael D. Graveley, a county attorney.
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During a press conference, the mayor of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Antaramian said,
We believe in justice and therefore justice means for everyone. We will hold the police and the public accountable
What occurred last night in the city of Kenosha is unacceptable. Rioting and looting is something that is not acceptable to the community
Anyways, let’s get to know more about Jacob Blake through his wiki-bio. Discover his age, height, nationality, background, and updates.
| Full Name | Jacob Blake |
| Birthdate | April 30, 1991 |
| Birthplace | N/A |
| Current Address | 2805 40th Street, # D, Kenosha, WI 53140 |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Height | N/A |
| Nationality | African-American |
| Profession | N/A |
| Wife | N/A |
| Children | Three sons |
Full Name/ Birth Name
Jacob Blake
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How old is Jacob Blake?
At present, Jacob Blake is 29 years old as he was born in the year 1991. He celebrates his birthday every year on the 30th of April.
How tall is Jacob Blake?
Jacob Blake stands at a tall height which might be over five feet tall.
Who is Jacob Blake? Wiki, Bio
A black man Jacob Blake was shot by Wisconsin police officer named Rusten Sheskey seven times and is currently in Froedtert Hospital.
As of Monday evening, a GoFundMe seeking $500,000 to fund Blake’s medical expenses, counseling, attorneys, and care for his kids was close to hitting the target.
CHILDREN
Mr. Blake is a father to his three children – three sons aged 3, 5, and 8. They were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting. The attorney Mr. Crump tweeted that the kids “will be traumatized forever.”
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Upon viewing the video, Jacob Blake’s uncle Justin Blake said,
It is outrageous. Who was he threatening?
…He had no weapon. He was going back to the car because the children needed to be checked on.
Wisconsin Shooting
Jacob Blake was seen working out a dispute between two women as the police officer Rusten Sheskey stood near him and told him to move.
When Mr. Blake was outside his car, the officer shot him on his back seven times. And it was all captured in a video. Mr. Blake is believed to have an open arrest warrant and a criminal past.
