Demand Justice for Jacob Blake
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*Resource Guide compiled by GoSociafy. Sources and additional resources linked at the bottom*
At around 5pm on Sunday, August 23rd, 29 year old Jacob Blake was shot 7 times in his back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Sources say police were called to the scene to settle a domestic dispute between two women, in which Blake was helping to de-escalate the situation. After being tased by the Kenosha police, Blake walked back to his car to check on his children. As Blake walked away, an officer grabbed him by his shirt and shot him 7 times at “point blank range”. Blake’s three young children (ages 3, 5, and 8) were traumatized as they watched the police shoot their father. This story is still developing.
Two officers have been placed on administrative leave and the shooting is being investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Join GoSociafy in demanding justice for Jacob Blake.
*DISCLAIMER*: Please help in spreading this story but please do not share the video of the shooting, as it can be harmful and re-traumatizing.
GoSociafy’s petition - Demand the Kenosha District Attorney Michael D. Graveley file the appropriate charges against the cops who shot Jacob Blake and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.
Short link: www.bit.ly/jacobblakepetition
Change.org - charge the cops who shot Jacob Blake
Call local officials to demand police accountability:
Kenosha City Attorney
(262) 653 - 4170
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian and City Administration
(262) 653 - 4000
Wisconsin Department of Justice - Wisconsin Attorney General
(608) 266 - 1221
Kenosha Police Department
(262) 656 - 1234
Kenosha District Attorney Michael D. Graveley
(262) 653 - 2400
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
Madison Office: (608) 266 - 1212
Milwaukee Office: (414) 227 - 4344
My name is ______ and I am calling to demand justice for Jacob Blake. Jacob Blake is currently in critical condition and fighting for his life after Kenosha police shot him 7 times in front of his three young children. This is inhumane, unacceptable, and representative of the deep rooted racism and police brutality within our community.
As a resident of (city, state) , I am demanding that all police officers involved in the shooting be fired immediately and that the Kenosha District Attorney file appropriate charges and prosecute those involved to the fullest extent of the law. I am asking you to use your position of power to do what is best for the community and to do what is best for the Blake family. I am counting on you to act now.
Email local officials to demand police accountability:
My name is ______ and I am writing to demand justice for Jacob Blake. Jacob Blake is currently in critical condition and fighting for his life after Kenosha police shot him 7 times in front of his three young children. This is inhumane, unacceptable, and representative of the deep rooted racism and police brutality within our community.
As a resident of (city, state) , I am demanding that all police officers involved in the shooting be fired immediately and that the Kenosha District Attorney file appropriate charges and prosecute those involved to the fullest extent of the law. I am asking you to use your position of power to do what is best for the community and to do what is best for the Blake family. I am counting on you to act now.
Donate to the GoFundMe to help support the Blake family
funds will go toward Jacob’s medical bills, legal representation, support for his children and therapy costs.
Donate to the Milwaukee Freedom Fund here
The Milwaukee Freedom Fund is currently assisting protesters in Kenosha with bail funds
Protests have erupted in Wisconsin following the shooting of Jacob Blake and police have used tear gas against them. Consider donating to the Milwaukee Freedom above to support protesters on the ground.
Other Resources & citations:
Justice for Jacob Blake | How to Help and Where to Donate
https://twitter.com/ankita_71/status/1297805867455307777
