The incident occurred on Saturday. Since then, Milwaukee is uneasily.
After the peaceful demonstrations during which burned candles and recited prayers, a group of approx. 150 people began to protest against the actions of the police. When called to disperse the crowd, toward the officers were thrown stones and bottles.
The clashes also took place the next day. Residents of the northern part of the city, which is dominated by African-Americans, smashed windows in police vehicles and one police car was set on fire.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker mobilized National Guard troops.
Earlier, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett appealed to A black community of the city of peace and promised to conduct an objective investigation.
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“23-year-old had a gun”
At a press conference on Sunday Milwaukee police chief Edward Flynn stressed that shot Sylville Smith had in his hand a gun, which he threatened the police. The magazine was 23 rounds.
He noted that the officer, who gave a fatal shot to 23-year-old also is African-American.
He added that the ongoing protests since Saturday evening, “the police retains redoubled caution and doing everything in order not to be provoked”
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During the protest action reminded of previous cases of unjustified police brutality that have become loud thanks to the media.
In 2014, the police gave 14 shots to 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton as a result, the man died.
In 2011, the 22-year-old Derek Williams died immediately after leaving the police car, which dragged him by force.
A in 2010 in Milwaukee James Perry was beaten to death by police.
roughed up by police during a police blockade in 2011 Jeanine Tracy has received from the city – ordered by a court – damages in the amount of 100 thousand. dollars.
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