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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/
(Score: 2) by CirclesInSand on Tuesday August 16 2016, @02:40AM
The 2nd amendment doesn't mention felons. If you are willing to throw away the 2nd amendment over felonies, then what meaning is there in the 8th amendment?
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Tuesday August 16 2016, @04:12AM
S'a fair point. It should be amended in instead of its current state.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.