On July 16, 2024, a fatal police shooting occurred near the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, raising concerns about security and sparking controversy. The incident took place approximately 1.5 kilometers from the convention’s security perimeter, near the intersection of North 14th and West Vliet streets.According to multiple sources, police officers from Columbus, Ohio, who were in Milwaukee to assist with convention security, shot and killed a man armed with a knife. Witnesses reported that a fight broke out between two men in the King Park neighborhood, with one man pulling out a knife. The officers, who were patrolling on bicycles, encountered the armed man, and at least three officers fired their weapons.The victim was identified as a 20-year-old homeless man known locally as Jehovah or Geova, who lived in a nearby tent encampment. Reports suggest that he suffered from schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. A pit bull named Isis, believed to be the man’s dog, was removed from the encampment following the incident.Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson stated that the shooting was not related to the Republican National Convention. However, the incident has sparked concerns about the impact of the heightened security measures on local residents, particularly in predominantly Black neighborhoods.This shooting comes just days after a failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. In that incident, Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet, one person was killed, and two others were injured. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Krukos, was killed by US Secret Service agents.As of the latest reports, no official statements have been released regarding the Milwaukee shooting, and investigations are ongoing. The incident has further intensified scrutiny of security arrangements for the Republican National Convention, which is set to conclude on Thursday.
Key points
- A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by police near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
- The victim was identified as a 20-year-old homeless man with reported mental health issues.
- The incident occurred days after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
- The shooting has raised concerns about security measures and their impact on local communities.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about the number of officers involved in the shooting, with some sources stating one officer and others reporting multiple officers.
👾Some reports suggest the man was shot as he crossed the street, while others indicate he approached the police before being shot.
