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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Milwaukee's Own Ferguson Moment

Milwaukee has a case pending that has strong similarities to the Ferguson Case.  This happened in April and the case is still pending.

JS Online:

The Milwaukee County district attorney's office this week is reviewing the final report compiled by state investigators about the fatal shooting of Dontre Hamilton, who was killed by a Milwaukee police officer at Red Arrow Park.

The district attorney's office received the report from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation on Friday, Chief Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern said Wednesday.
"We are reviewing that report this week, but I cannot project at this point when a decision will be made," Lovern said in an email.

Hamilton, 31, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer April 30 near the Starbucks at Red Arrow Park during a confrontation in which the officer said Hamilton became combative.

The case has yet to be decided by the Milwaukee DA.

This case could set off another round of Race issues across the Country.  Supporters of Dontre Hamilton have used the Ferguson Case to push their case.  The last couple of nights they have gathered to protest.  Last night the Protests turned more aggressive and  resulted in injury to Police Personnel. 

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