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Kenosha readies for Blake shooting decision: Curfew, other measures would be used; march, vigil set
Kenosha readies for Blake shooting decision: Curfew, other measures would be used; march, vigil set MondayWith a charging decision in the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in August looming, the City of Kenosha is putting plans in place to ensure the public’s safety.
Mayor John Antaramian and Police Chief Daniel Miskinis announced several measures in a joint statement issued Sunday morning.
The decision of whether to charge Officer Rusten Sheskey in the Aug. 23 shooting of Blake lies in the hands of Kenosha District Attorney Michael Graveley.
“Mayor Antaramian has been informed that the decision is likely to be announced within the first two weeks of January and is working with Chief Miskinis and other partners to protect peaceful demonstration and to guard against unlawful activity,” the release states. “Our responsibility to protect public safety is paramount, and we are preparing for a number of possible public demonstration and safety efforts.”
Read more: https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-readies-for-blake-shooting-decision-curfew-other-measures-would-be-used-march-vigil-set/article_2ea70dd0-5101-5bb5-8e47-2a59eb50be78.html