Timeline: Jacob Blake shooting, unrest, Kyle Rittenhouse arrest

KENOSHA, Wis. (WLS) -- Kenosha is bracing for another round of protests as prosecutors prepare to announce whether they'll charge a white police officer who shot a Black man and left him paralyzed.

Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey opened fire on Jacob Blake on August 23 after responding to a domestic dispute.
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Prosecutors are expected to announce if Shaskey will face any changes in the first two weeks of January.

Sheskey and the other officers who were at the scene have been placed on administrative leave.

The shooting triggered several nights of protests and reignited frustration and anger across the country during a summer marked by protests.

Some of the demonstrations turned violent, with an Illinois teen, Kyle Rittenhouse, opening fire on three people, killing two of them.



Jacob Blake's family said they're preparing for an announcement they've waited months to hear, but are also bracing for disappointment. Whatever the decision is, the Blake family and other activists they work with are begging anyone who joins demonstrations to keep them peaceful.
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JANUARY

Jacob Blake shooting: Kenosha braces for unrest with charging decision expected in January

OCTOBER

Jacob Blake shooting: Man shot by Kenosha police released from hospital to Chicago rehab center, lawyer says

SEPTEMBER

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Peaceful protestors hold 24-hour rally, calling for justice in Jacob Blake shooting, healing for Kenosha


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Jacob Blake waves from hospital bed in virtual court appearance, pleads not guilty

Joe Biden visits Kenosha, meets with Jacob Blake's family in wake of shooting, protests

Kenosha visit by President Trump comes after Jacob Blake shooting sparks protests

AUGUST

Blake family leads 'Justice for Jacob' march, rally



2 more Kenosha officers named in Jacob Blake shooting

Kenosha protests remain peaceful, ACLU calls for police chief, sheriff to resign



Police shoot Black man from behind; protests erupt for 2nd night with truck set on fire



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