Kenosha cop who shot African American Jacob Blake in the back seven times has returned to his post and will not be punished

Sheskey rest, the Kenosha (Wisconsin) policeman who shot dead African-American Jacob Blake seven times has returned to his post and active duty, according to a statement from Police Chief Daniel Miskinis, who said he would not do no longer subject to internal sanctions. Obligate.

Miskinis, in the letter, admitted that “some will not be satisfied” with this decision, but after investigations it was concluded that the officer “acted within the policy of the police, so that he will not be subjected to any type of discipline. ”, reported CNN.

The officer “acted in accordance with the law and took the training”, reiterated the police chief.

Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced in January that Sheskey would not face charges for the shooting. Following the administrative discharge which ended on March 31, Sheskey returned to his post.

The Gunfire at Blake, 29, who was in front of his three sons, sparked a new wave of protests in cities across the United States, which began months earlier after George Floyd was murdered by police on May 25.

Agent Sheskey responded to a call regarding a family dispute on August 23. The agent shot Blake as he tried to access a truck, after an unsuccessful attempt to arrest him, according to a report from Wisconsin State Attorney General Josh Kaul.

When they tried to stop him, a knife fell out of Blake’s pants during a fight. He said he picked her up before heading to a vehicle to leave with two of his children in the back seat. He said he was ready to surrender once he put the knife in the vehicle. His lawyers claim that he never expressed an intention to use the knife.

For his part, Sheskey told investigators he feared for his own safety, so he opened fire. The shooting came three months after George Floyd died while in police custody in Minneapolis.

Last month, Blake filed a civil suit accusing the officer of excessive force.

(With information from Europa Press and AP)

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