The seventeen-year-old boy who was arrested on Wednesday for a fatal shooting in the American city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is being charged with, among other things, murder. The shooting took place during the unrest that arose after the arrest of Jacob Blake.
The arrested teenager shot three people on Tuesday. Two of them died of their injuries. The third victim was admitted to hospital, but is out of danger.
The underage boy has been charged six times, including deliberately and recklessly murdering two victims and recklessly endangering public safety. He has also been charged with attempted murder of the third victim.
The teenager was arrested in the state of Illinois after an arrest warrant was issued against him.
The deadly shooting took place during the turmoil that ensued after Jacob Blake’s violent arrest. The black American was shot seven times in the back during his arrest in Kenosha on Sunday. He became paralyzed from the waist down. An investigation into the incident was opened on Wednesday.
Blake’s shooting sparked unrest in the city. Wisconsin governor declared a state of emergency on Tuesday. On Wednesday (local time), the White House announced it had sent 1,000 National Guard soldiers to Wisconsin to assist the local authorities.
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