Gov. Evers activates Wisconsin National Guard after unrest stemming from Jacob Blake shooting

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers will have members of the Wisconsin National Guard assisting fire departments and local law enforcement in Kenosha due to violent demonstrations following the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha Police officer.

125 guard members will take part in assisting police and firefighters Monday night. A curfew has been placed in effect until 8 p.m.

“Kenosha requested the assistance,” said the Governor. “They will continue to be there tonight in a situation where they are guarding infrastructure and making sure our firefighters and others that are involved are protected.”

Demonstrators used incendiary devices to start fires, damaging buildings and vehicles in parts of Kenosha late Sunday night and Monday morning. Graffiti was also sprayed on Kenosha municipal buildings.

#BREAKING: Someone just threw some type of incendiary weapon that set multiple fires at scene @KenoshaPolice officer-involved shooting. Law enforcement have just shown up in riot gear & a military vehicle. #Kenosha @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/bFNnEA8RSo

— Lauren Linder (@lauren_linder) August 24, 2020

Before I had to run to safety from tear gas, firecrackers were thrown at law enforcement in front of @KenoshaPolice. I could see them thrown in the air more than once and sparks flying at the front door by the officers in riot gear. @tmj4 #Kenosha #Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/x5PV85X0yz

— Lauren Linder (@lauren_linder) August 24, 2020

And here’s a video of the dump truck on fire that was in front of our vehicle. #Kenosha #Wisconsin @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/4f0bKG2cUE

— Lauren Linder (@lauren_linder) August 24, 2020