Kenosha, Wis., officer who shot Jacob Blake returns to active duty [View all]

Kenosha, Wis., officer who shot Jacob Blake returns to active duty
By
Daniel Uria

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2021/04/13/Kenosha-Wisconsin-officer-Rusten-Sheskey-shot-Jacob-Blake-returns-active-duty/7231618360225/


Kenosha, Wis., Police officer Rusten Sheskey who shot Jacob Blake last summer returned from administrative leave last month, Police Chief Daniel Miskinis announced Tuesday. File Photo by Alex Wroblewski/UPI | License Photo

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In a written statement, Miskinis said Sheskey was "found to have been acting within policy and will not be subjected to discipline" after an investigation by an outside agency and reviews by an independent expert, the Kenosha County District Attorney and within the department.

"Although this incident has been reviewed at multiple levels, I know that some will not be pleased with the outcome; however, given the facts, the only lawful and appropriate decision was made," Miskinis wrote.

Blake's uncle, Justin Blake, told Kenosha News the decision was "outrageous," specifically citing the fact it came amid the fallout of the fatal police-involved shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota.

"We think it is an attempt to further harm the African-American community," he said.

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