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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 The Mighty Buzzard on Tuesday August 16 2016, @04:11AM
Well, for starters there's this thing called "parole". Most everyone in prison gets out early on it. But really I'd just rather criminals not be legally armed. They've already proven they can't be trusted.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by Anal Pumpernickel on Tuesday August 16 2016, @05:59AM
I'd rather the government have no such power, because it has shown it can't be trusted. And the government is astronomically more powerful and dangerous than any individual criminal.