Timeline: Jacob Blake shooting, unrest, Kyle Rittenhouse arrest

ByABC 7 Chicago Digital Team, WLS
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Jacob Blake's family holds vigil as charging decision looms
Jacob Blake's family said they're preparing for an announcement they've waited months to hear, but are also bracing for disappointment.

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.



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.



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



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


Organizers say the purpose of this rally is as much about justice for Jacob Blake, as it is healing for the city of Kenosha.


Jacob Blake talks in new video from hospital bed: 'It hurts to breathe'



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



Jacob Blake's father told the crowd in Kenosha that it's his job to stand up for his son.


2 more Kenosha officers named in Jacob Blake shooting



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



Three people were shot, two fatally during the third night of protests in downtown Kenosha Tuesday night, with police deploying tear gas and protesters appearing to throw bottles.


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



Fires, destruction, and clashes between protesters and police on a second night of chaos in Kenosha.


Black man shot in front of 3 sons after he broke up fight, family says



Video posted on social media Sunday show one officer grabbing the man's shirt from behind and then firing into the vehicle.
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