White cop shoots unarmed black father in the back seven times in front of his children after being called to domestic dispute - igniting massive protests as Wisconson governor slams the 'excessive use of force'

An unarmed black man was shot in the back seven times by a white police officer in front of his children home after Wisconsin cops were called to the scene due to a domestic dispute as shocking video of the incident has ignited outrage.
Rioting and protests reportedly erupted in the wake of the shooting as the County of Kenosha declared a state of emergency and a curfew has been put into effect by authorities until 7am on Monday.
The black man was hospitalized in serious condition following the police shooting in Kenosha that prompted neighbors and crowds to gather and confront officers at the scene on Sunday night.
Family members told TMJ 4 that the black man who was shot is 29-year-old Jacob Blake. 
The shooting prompted Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to issue a statement denouncing 'excessive use of force' by police. As video of the shooting quickly went viral, protesters took to the streets of Kenosha, where police are on high alert. 
Video posted to social media shows a large crowd numbering hundreds of protesters gathered outside a Kenosha police station chanting 'Black Lives Matter' and other slogans denouncing law enforcement.
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The image above shows the moment a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer fired at least seven shots into the back of Jacob Blake as he was getting into an SUV in a residential neighborhood
The image above shows the moment a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer fired at least seven shots into the back of Jacob Blake as he was getting into an SUV in a residential neighborhood
The image above shows the moment a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer fired at least seven shots into the back of Jacob Blake as he was getting into an SUV in a residential neighborhood
Witnesses reported hearing at least seven shots, though it is unclear if more than one police officer fired his weapon
Witnesses reported hearing at least seven shots, though it is unclear if more than one police officer fired his weapon
An unidentified woman (left) is heard in the video screaming as gunshots rang out
An unidentified woman (left) is heard in the video screaming as gunshots rang out
Blake was airlifted to a Milwaukee hospital, where he is listed in serious condition.  
The shooting happened at around 5pm as officers were responding to a 'domestic incident,' the Kenosha Police Department said in a news release. 

Police did not provide details about what led to the shooting, but said the person was transported to a hospital in Milwaukee for treatment.
In a video posted on social media Sunday that appeared to show the shooting from across the street, three officers could be seen shouting and pointing their weapons at Blake, who walked around the front of an SUV parked on the street. 
The images above show the moments leading up to the shooting. Blake (seen in the white shirt) walks away from a police officer who has his gun drawn and is ordering him to stop
The images above show the moments leading up to the shooting. Blake (seen in the white shirt) walks away from a police officer who has his gun drawn and is ordering him to stop
The images above show the moments leading up to the shooting. Blake (seen in the white shirt) walks away from a police officer who has his gun drawn and is ordering him to stop
Witnesses reported that at least three police officers had their guns drawn as Blake was walking away from them
Witnesses reported that at least three police officers had their guns drawn as Blake was walking away from them
Blake is seen above continuing toward his SUV, where his children were reported to be inside
Blake is seen above continuing toward his SUV, where his children were reported to be inside
As Blake opened the driver's side door and leaned inside, one officer grabbed his shirt from behind and then fired into the vehicle. 
At least seven shots could be heard, though it was unclear if more than one officer fired.
Local reports indicate that Blake's children were inside the SUV and watched as their father was gunned down. 
Several witnesses said that Blake tried to break up a fight between two women outside a nearby home, according to Kenosha News.
Before resorting to gunfire, the police attempted to subdue Blake with a Taser, to no avail, it was reported.
Following the shooting, neighbors could be seen gathering in the streets and hurling comments at police. Some could be heard chanting, 'No justice, no peace.'
Blake is seen far left with his three children. Witnesses said all three of his kids were in the back seat of the SUV when their father was shot
Witnesses reported Blake was trying to break up an argument between two women moments before he was shot
Witnesses reported Blake was trying to break up an argument between two women moments before he was shot
He was airlifted to a hospital in Milwaukee, where he was listed in critical condition
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released a statement saying he was 'hoping earnestly' that Blake 'would not succumb to his injuries'
Several protesters jumped on top of police squad cars and smashed windows.
One video circulating on social media shows a Kenosha police officer collapse to the pavement after witnesses said he was struck with a brick. 
Another video shows a row of protesters walking toward a line of police officers clad in riot gear as simmering tensions threaten to escalate the situation. 
Kenosha Police referred all questions to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, which did not immediately respond to messages seeking to confirm details of the video.
The Kenosha Sheriff´s Department and Wisconsin State Patrol were requested at the scene so another law enforcement agency could take over, police said in the news release.
The city of Kenosha is located on Lake Michigan, about 40 miles south of Milwaukee.
A Kenosha Police Department dispatcher referred calls by The Associated Press to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, the agency that will be investigating the shooting. 
A message left with DOJ was not immediately returned.
Angry residents gathered near the scene of the shooting in Kenosha on Sunday night
Angry residents gathered near the scene of the shooting in Kenosha on Sunday night
Police officers were heckled by local residents in the aftermath of the shooting
Police officers were heckled by local residents in the aftermath of the shooting
Several officers stand guard at the crime scene in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday
Several officers stand guard at the crime scene in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday
Protesters gathered at the site of the shooting on Sunday night in Kenosha
Protesters gathered at the site of the shooting on Sunday night in Kenosha
Reports of rioting prompted authorities to declare a state of emergency in the County of Kenosha
Reports of rioting prompted authorities to declare a state of emergency in the County of Kenosha
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released a statement regarding the shooting late Sunday evening.
'Tonight, Jacob Blake was shot in the back multiple times, in broad daylight, in Kenosha, Wisconsin,' the statement read.
'Kathy and I join his family, friends, and neighbors in hoping earnestly that he will not succumb to his injuries. 
'While we do not have all of the details yet, what we know for certain is that he is not the first Black man or person to have been shot or injured or mercilessly killed at the hands of individuals in law enforcement in our state or our country.'
The governor continued: 'We stand with all those who have and continue to demand justice, equity, and accountability for Black lives in our country - lives like those of George Floyd, of Breonna Taylor, Tony Robinson, Dontre Hamilton, Ernest Lacy, and Sylville Smith. 
'And we stand against excessive use of force and immediate escalation when engaging with Black Wisconsinites.' 
White cop shoots unarmed black father in the back seven times in front of his children after being called to domestic dispute - igniting massive protests as Wisconson governor slams the 'excessive use of force' White cop shoots unarmed black father in the back seven times in front of his children after being called to domestic dispute - igniting massive protests as Wisconson governor slams the 'excessive use of force' Reviewed by CUZZ BLUE on August 23, 2020 Rating: 5

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