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posted by on Monday August 15 2016, @11:46AM   Printer-friendly
from the drop-gun-before-putting-hands-in-air dept.

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After a night of violent protests, Milwaukee residents gathered Sunday evening to mourn an armed man shot to death by police and begin the healing process.

Family and friends of Sylville Smith, 23, held a candlelight vigil at the site of Saturday's shooting in a residential area of North Milwaukee.

The shooting triggered unrest in the city's north side Saturday night as protesters torched businesses and threw rocks at officers. Four officers were injured and 17 people were arrested, Mayor Tom Barrett said.

Tensions on Sunday gave way to calls for peace as activists gathered outside the affected businesses.

Smith's sister, Sherelle Smith, condemned violence carried out in her brother's name, saying the community needs those businesses.

Black Lives Shatter

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/14/us/milwaukee-violence-police-shooting/


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday August 15 2016, @03:45PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday August 15 2016, @03:45PM (#388217)

    that's pretty fracking stupid! so, some young dumbass who's scared of the cops runs to keep from getting busted for selling weed or something else that is none of the government's business and you figure just shoot him in the back cuz who knows maybe he'll do something else? why don't we just let the pigs shoot everyone who makes them do their jobs?

  • (Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Monday August 15 2016, @03:56PM

    Because he's drawn a weapon is reason enough.

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    My rights don't end where your fear begins.
  • (Score: 2, Touché) by Oakenshield on Monday August 15 2016, @04:03PM

    by Oakenshield (4900) on Monday August 15 2016, @04:03PM (#388230)

    He was shot in the chest and arm. I hate to have to confuse you with facts. It looks like you have your mind already made up.