Protests in Kenosha, Wis., Were less violent late Wednesday through early Thursday, in stark contrast to the previous three nights in the city that saw fires and clashes between police and protesters as two people were shot dead, according to multiple reports.
The Civic Center Park and the Kenosha County Courthouse serve as the main areas where Protestants gather all night, with almost no visible traces of law enforcement through the 7-hour exit city. Protest leaders urged the public to adhere to the premise and avoid those who could potentially incite more violence.
“It’s very unfortunate circumstances, and we just have to remember who did it and what group he was part of,” said one man, according to Kenosha News. “It had nothing to do with the people out here who are trying to protest peacefully. If you are here after departure trip, which you have to leave now, it has nothing to do with us.”
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Protesters march against police shooting at Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis., Wednesday, August 26, 2020. (Associated Press)
Just after 7 p.m., three officers came out of an armored car near the southwestern area of the park, reports said. Protestants were warned that they were in violation of exit travel.
After the vehicle left, some of the Protestants left the park at eight exits, while a group of about 100 began marching to Sheridan Road, according to the paper.
The group was heard singing “Black Lives Matter” and “Defund the Police” during the march. As they moved west, the public blocked traffic at busy intersections, which some honking drivers appeared.
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Kenosha News reports that other horn hackers may have shown their support.
There were no law enforcement clashes or reports of civilians using assault-style weapons as of 11:15 p.m., according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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The previous three nights of unrest were caused by the injury of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man who was shot in the back by a police officer who has since been placed on leave while the case is being investigated.
