Protests erupted in Kenosha in the US state of Wisconsin after police shot an apparently unarmed Black man multiple times in the back, according to the state governor, prompting authorities to impose a curfew.
Soon afterward, multiple fires were set at the scene by a crowd that gathered to protest against the incident.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice said early on Monday that officers involved in the shooting had been placed on administrative leave. Governor Evers, in a tweet, said Blake had been"shot in the back multiple times in broad daylight", adding:"We stand against excessive use of force and immediate escalation when engaging with Black Wisconsinites."
"We stand with all those who have and continue to demand justice, equity and accountability for Black lives in our country," Evers said, mentioning Floyd and other victims of brutal law enforcement.
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