NFL stars, politicians, and other prominent figures are reacting to the news of an unarmed black man being shot by Wisconsin police on Sunday evening.
Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha and now remains in the hospital in serious condition. His cousin confirmed on Twitter Monday that Mr Blake was out of surgery and recovering in the ICU.
Following the shooting, video surfaced from bystanders and caused outrage from NFL stars and other politicians. The footage showed officers following Mr Blake while he walked around his SUV and then reached into the driver's side of the vehicle. That was when officers shot him seven times in the back.
Mr Blake's three sons were reportedly in the vehicle at the time, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who now represents the Blake family, confirmed on Monday.
Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr reacted the shooting by sharing the victim's past arrest record on Twitter, which was unrelated to the Sunday evening incident. He also condemned the violent protests that took place in Wisconsin on Sunday night.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called for a thorough investigation into the shooting of Mr Blake while stating it was time to "dismantle systemic racism" in police departments. The president has thus far not commented on the shooting.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced on Monday that he authorised the deployment of the state's National Guard to Kenosha. About 125 members are expected to get to the city by Monday evening.
The decision to call the National Guard comes after Sunday's protests about Mr Blake's shooting turned violent. Protesters set fire to local business and cars, smashed windows, and interacted with police in riot gear.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation will be leading the investigation into the shooting of Mr Blake by Kenosha Police Department officers. In a statement released on Monday, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Paul said his agency "will unwavering pursue justice" in the case.
Two officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administration leave during the investigation.
The police shooting of a reportedly unarmed black man, identified as Jacob Blake, has sparked protests in the US state of Wisconsin and led to the introduction of a curfew in the city of Kenosha.
Crowds gathered at the scene of the shooting on Sunday and some protesters threw bricks and Molotov cocktails at police, according to reports on social media.
Kenosha County declared a state of “emergency curfew” on Sunday night, which the Kenosha Sheriff's Department would enforce until 7am, following the protests.
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Jacob Blake - the man who was shot by police - is still “fighting for his life” after leaving surgery and he is in an intensive care unit, his brother has said, according to local news reporter Lauren Linder.
Ms Linder reported that Mr Blake’s mother had urged protesters to remain peaceful in Kenosha.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has said the officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave.
The state's Division of Criminal Investigation said it would aim to issue a report to prosecutors within 30 days, according to US media reports.
“We're tired of it...We're tired of it,” Clyde McLemore, a man who local Kenosha TV identified as part of a nearby chapter of the Black Lives Matter movement, said at the scene.
“The frustration is boiling to the top and we're sick and tired.”
Ben Crump, a Tallahassee, Florida-based attorney, has reacted to the news of the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Mr Crump is known for previously representing the family of Trayvon Martin, who was fatally shot. He also now represents the family of George Floyd, who was killed by Minnesota police in May, and Trayford Pellerin, who was shot and killed by Louisiana police on Friday.
It was not clear if Mr Crump intended to also take on this case for Blake and his family.
Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr has reacted to the protests that mounted in Wisconsin on Sunday evening following the shooting of Jacob Blake.
He took a move out of his father's playbook by claiming "anarchy" would come to American cities if Democrats were to win come November. These tweets were paired with footage showing violence and destruction in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the shooting of a black man.
But Mr Trump never mentioned Jacob Blake and has not tweeted about him getting shot in the back by police when entering his car.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the latest to react to the news of Jacob Blake being shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening.
In a video taken by a bystander, it shows Mr Blake with his back to police as he goes to his car before he is shot. He is alive but in "serious condition" following the shooting.
Ms Lightfoot said she was "deeply disturbed" by the incident.
A friend of Jacob Blake has provided more details about the man's day prior to getting shot by police.
Trump's niece Mary Trump has become the latest to react to the news of a unarmed black man getting shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening.
NFL players have joined the number of people reacting to the news of a shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday evening.
Tyrann Mathieu with the Kansas City Chiefs asked why "three officers can't subdue one male" in a tweet about Jacob Blake being shot.
Michael Thomas with the New Orleans Saints called for people to "stop killing unarmed black people".
The ACLU released a statement reacting to the shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday evening.
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Following his tweets condemning the violence erupting in Wisconsin, Donald Trump Jr has retweeted a tweet that detailed Jacob Blake's past criminal record.
Mr Blake was previously charged with resisting arrest and injuring a police officer.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump confirmed on Twitter that Jacob Blake's family has retained his office.
Mr Crump said that they would "demand answers" from the Kenosha Police Department following the shooting of Mr Blake on Sunday evening.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has reacted to the news of a the shooting of an unarmed black man by Wisconsin police on Sunday evening.
In a statement, Mr Biden said he and his wife, Dr Jill Biden, were "praying for Jacob's recovery and his children". According to reports, Mr Blake's three children were in the car and witnessed their father being shot by Kenosha police.
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