Jacob Blake Paralyzed From the Waist Down After Being Shot by Wisconsin Police

It was reported this morning that the man who was shot by Wisconsin police over the weekend is paralyzed from the waist down. Officers responded to a domestic violence call Sunday afternoon. It’s believe 29-year-old Jacob Blake was trying deescalate a fight between two women when enforcement arrived. Blake then attempted to leave and put his 3, 5 and 8-year-old children inside his vehicle. When Blake went around to the driver’s side, an officer pulled on the back of his shirt and fired off seven shots into his back. Blake survived and is recovering in an intensive care unit. It’s unclear at this time if his paralysis is permanent or if he’ll be able to recover in the future. Two of the officers involved were placed on administrative leave pending a full investigation. However, this didn’t stop the protests. Multiple cars, businesses and buildings were set on fire, including the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. There were also reports of looting. Governor Tony Evers was forced to deploy 125 National Guard members to the area.