ANTIOCH… May 25, 2020 at 11:51 am. Kyle Rittenhouse was ordered Thursday to stand trial in the fatal shooting of two men and the wounding of another in August during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. That’s why I have my rifle, because I have to protect myself, obviously. [101], Other commentators were critical of the fact that Rittenhouse was not immediately arrested despite witnesses shouting that he was the shooter. The suspect in this incident, a 1 The shooting took place around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday near 63rd Street and Sheridan Road in Kenosha, amid a third night of unrest following the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake. [33][34], The remainder of Rosenbaum's confrontation, and the following incidents with Huber and Grosskreutz, were recorded in cellphone footage from multiple angles, including the moments of the shooting. August 28, 2020, 12:27 AM. Community College Board Ward 5 candidate Sandoval endorsed by labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, Fernando Sandoval challenging Community College Board Vice President Greg Enholm in Ward 5 election, New Name. Earlier during the encounter, Blake had been tasered and had scuffled with officers. [5][6] Kenosha resident Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, and Silver Lake resident Anthony Huber, 26, were killed,[7] while West Allis resident Gaige Grosskreutz, 26, was injured. © 2021 Antioch Herald - Entries (RSS) - Comments (RSS) - Log in. Those who had been chasing him were physically confronting Rittenhouse at the time that they were shot. [26][27], According to his attorneys, after he had heard about a local business owner who wanted help defending his car dealership, he and his friend Dominick David Black "armed themselves with rifles" and went to that business. On August 25, 2020, amid the Kenosha unrest, Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old boy from Antioch, Illinois, shot three protesters during multiple confrontations at two locations, resulting in two deaths. Five men in the bar sang "Proud of Your Boy," an anthem of the racist Proud Boys. Far-right militia member arrested for fatally shooting two protesters and wounding a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin . Part of my job is also to help people. Press Release- Community Notification. [9] Rittenhouse's attorneys claim he acted in self-defense upon hearing firearm discharge and in response to the numerous physical confrontations by protesters. [56] Additional legal considerations include Wisconsin's self-defense law, which states that "you can use deadly force in self-defense if you reasonably believe it’s necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to yourself or others," and Wisconsin's statute does not include a "duty to retreat" before acting, but juries may take into consideration whether an option to retreat existed. [102][6][103], On October 1, NBC News obtained a Department of Homeland Security internal document and reported that it directed federal law enforcement officials to make "neutral" statements regarding Rittenhouse, such as "[Rittenhouse] is innocent until proven guilty and deserves a fair trial based on all the facts, not just the ones that support a certain narrative". by: Nickelle Smith. Filed Under: Antioch, Shooting. 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The victims were transported to the hospital and were listed in stable condition Thursday … Coverage has been both critical and supportive of Rittenhouse's actions and used terms such as "vigilante" and "terrorist", but also "volunteer" and "maintaining peace" to describe him. [57], On August 26, Rittenhouse turned himself in on charges of first-degree intentional homicide in his home state of Illinois. August 6, 2020 Woman killed, man injured in double Antioch shooting Police say the woman was shot in the head, and the man was hit several times and was rushed to John Muir Medical. [2] Under Wisconsin state law,[22] he will be charged as an adult. August 9, 2015 by YCNightingale Leave a Comment. [40] Rittenhouse remained near the fatally wounded Rosenbaum as McGinnis began administering first aid. [78] Kenosha prosecutors contended that the association by Rittenhouse with the Proud Boys,  "A group that prides itself on violence, and the use of their symbols, raises the significant possibility of future harm,” and,  "may serve to intimidate potential witnesses, who may be unwilling to testify in this case because they may fear that the defendant’s associates will harm them or their families. "Sole survivor of Kenosha protests shootings speaks out for first time", "Kenosha killer Kyle Rittenhouse bought AR-15 with stimulus check: report", "What we know about Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of killing two people at Jacob Blake protest", "Video Of Police Ignoring Suspected Kenosha Shooter Sparks Calls Of Injustice", "My officers did nothing wrong in allowing teen gunman to walk away after allegedly killing 2 protesters, Kenosha police chief says", "Was Kyle Rittenhouse's possession of a gun protected by the Second Amendment? [5] Some of the men were affiliated with the Kenosha Guard,[23] but it denied any affiliation with Rittenhouse and its leader said he never met or communicated with him. August 6, 2020 Woman killed, man injured in double Antioch shooting Police say the woman was shot in the head, and the man was hit several times and was rushed to John Muir Medical. [37][38][39] Rittenhouse then fired four shots, hitting Rosenbaum in the groin, back, and left hand. Posted: Aug 27, 2020 / 08:20 AM CDT / Updated: Aug 27, 2020 / 02:33 PM CDT ANTIOCH, Ill. — An emergency curfew was issued in Antioch after protests over the police shooting … Anyone with information is asked to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925) 778-2441, or Detective Cox at (925) 779-6866. - The City of Kenosha suffered millions of dollars in property damage -- from torched garbage trucks to broken windows -- following the police shooting of … Rittenhouse then made a phone call and was heard saying "I just killed somebody," and then fled as more protesters arrived.[39]. Several people asked me the day of this event, whether the Antioch theater shooting was yet another false flag event. [6] Video footage showed Rittenhouse being pursued across a parking lot by Rosenbaum,[5] who threw something in Rittenhouse's direction,[35][34] identified as a plastic bag. Rittenhouse also posed outside the bar for a photo with two men while all three gestured an "OK" sign with their hands, a symbol sometimes used by white supremacists. [14][15] The police shooting was followed by protests as part of the Black Lives Matter movement, which has seen a resurgence in the wake of several other high-profile killings by police officers in 2020. He was assigned a public defender and initially scheduled to appear at an extradition hearing on August 28. Posted: Jun 27, 2020 / 07:02 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 27, 2020 / 07:16 AM CDT. [29][30] When McGinniss asked Rittenhouse why he was at the car dealership, he responded: "So, people are getting injured, and our job is to protect this business. Three of Blake's sons were in the backseat at the time. Rittenhouse, of Antioch, Illinois, is free on $2 million bail while awaiting trial. The Cleveland Clinic said 57 [49][50][51], At least 16 gunshots from other sources can be heard during the time that Rittenhouse was on the ground. – Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Currently, detectives are working to identify any suspects or persons-of-interest. A guard, dressed in similar clothing to Rittenhouse – a green shirt, cap, and bag – put out the dumpster fire, which enraged Rosenbaum, who shouted verbal abuse at the guard. The recent events taking place in nearby Kenosha County are certainly troubling and concerning. Numerous officers responded to the scene and located one male victim down on the sidewalk. [55], Second Amendment issues are embedded in the case. Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager charged with killing two people during summer riots in Wisconsin following the police-involved shooting of Jacob Blake, says he purchased the AR-15 he used in the shooting with his COVID-19 stimulus check. Officers immediately began providing first-aid and CPR until emergency paramedics arrived at the scene to take over. In this August 26, 2020, photo released by the Antioch Police Department is Kyle Rittenhouse in Antioch, Illinois. Three of Blake's sons were in the backseat at the time. 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In the first shooting… [6][53] When asked at a press conference why Rittenhouse was not stopped, Kenosha Sheriff David Beth said, "In situations that are high-stress, you have such incredible tunnel vision" and implied officers may not have realized he had been involved in the shooting. [63] In a jailhouse interview with The Washington Post, Rittenhouse said he cashed a coronavirus stimulus check to purchase the AR-15 rifle. [69] On August 29, 2020, the legal team for Rittenhouse released a statement asserting that Rittenhouse acted in self-defense[33] and was wrongly arrested. Next, according to court records and video footage, another protester, Anthony Huber, struck Rittenhouse's left shoulder with a skateboard as they struggled for control of the gun. Further, this association may serve to intimidate potential witnesses," in the criminal case. Someone with identical features to Rittenhouse – having the same build, clothing, and rifle; and also wearing brown shoes, blue gloves, and an orange medical kit – is then seen running with a fire extinguisher. [94] By December 17, 2021, this funding had reached almost $586,000. It was also reported that there were two other shootings in Antioch on Friday, Aug. 28. [91][92][93], As of September 29, the Christian crowdfunding website "GiveSendGo" had raised (in the same sense as GoFundMe) over half a million dollars to help pay Rittenhouse's legal fees. On August 23, 2020, Jacob S. Blake, a 29-year-old black man, was shot and seriously injured by police officer Rusten Sheskey in Kenosha, Wisconsin. [66] According to the prosecutors, the gun was "later recovered by law enforcement and identified as a Smith & Wesson AR-15 style .223 rifle". Black made his first court appearance on November 9 in Kenosha County Circuit Court, where bond was set at $2,500. Responding officers located three men suffering from gunshot wounds. The city and county of Kenosha could be held liable for up to $20 million in damages connected to the Aug. 25 shooting of two men, one fatally, according to … [5] On-the-scene reporter Richie McGinniss has since stated that the sound of the shot was the moment Rittenhouse "went from running away to aiming his weapon. [31][32], The beginning of the first confrontation between Rittenhouse and Rosenbaum was witnessed by Daily Caller reporter Richie McGinniss. [74], Rittenhouse was released from jail on November 20, after his attorneys posted $2 million bail. The video contends that several shots were fired before and after the shooting of Rosenbaum, and that Rosenbaum may have started chasing Rittenhouse because he mistook him for a man with whom he had a dispute earlier. Shooting in Antioch leaves three wounded By … After the shooting, the suspect fled the area and has not been located. 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Kenosha County prosecutors have charged Kyle Rittenhouse of Antioch, Illinois, with fatally shooting Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber during a protest over a police shooting in August … "I got my twelve hundred dollars from the coronavirus Illinois unemployment 'cause I was on furlough from YMCA. In this Aug. 26, 2020, photo released by the Antioch Police Department is Kyle Rittenhouse in Antioch, Illinois. Posted: Aug 27, 2020 / 08:20 AM CDT / Updated: Aug 27, 2020 / 02:33 PM CDT ANTIOCH, Ill. — An emergency curfew was issued in Antioch after protests over the police shooting … On August 25, 2020, amid the Kenosha unrest, Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old boy from Antioch, Illinois, shot three protesters during multiple confrontations at two locations, resulting in two deaths. This undated booking photo from the Antioch (Illinois) Police Department shows Kyle Rittenhouse, who has been charged with fatally shooting two men and injuring a … [80], Public sentiment regarding the shootings was polarized. This entry was posted on Sunday, August 30th, 2020 at 9:23 am and is filed under News, Police & Crime. The family of Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old Illinois boy accused of fatally shooting two people during an August 25 protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to cover the teen’s legal fees. [61], The complaint against Rittenhouse lists six charges: first-degree reckless homicide against Joseph Rosenbaum, first-degree recklessly endangering safety against Richard McGinnis (a reporter who interviewed Rittenhouse before the shooting),[62] first-degree intentional homicide against Anthony Huber, attempted first-degree intentional homicide against Gaige Grosskreutz, first-degree recklessly endangering safety against an unknown male victim, and possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18 (the only misdemeanor charge, the others are felonies). Delta Conveyance Project – tunnel moves forward – Part 2: Stakeholders & Opposition, Antioch’s plans for $60 million Brackish Water Desalination plant move forward, New name. Updated 11/3/2020 10:33 AM. A 17-year-old Antioch teen is in custody in Lake County, expected to be charged for the shooting that left two men dead and a third injured. [16], In response to the George Floyd protests, which precipitated the Kenosha protests, former Kenosha alderman Kevin Mathewson announced the formation of a militia group he called the Kenosha Guard. Jacob Crosse. Please check back later for information on those alleged incidents. The shooting set off a night of violent protests. The Kenosha protests included rallies, marches, property damage, arson, and clashes with police. Kyle Rittenhouse was ordered Thursday to stand trial in the fatal shooting of two men and the wounding of another in August during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. ANTIOCH… [33] As Rittenhouse was running from Rosenbaum, two shots can be heard, one from an unknown third party, fired for an unknown reason, and one from Joshua Ziminski, who fired a self-described "warning shot" into the air,[36] causing Rittenhouse to stop running and turn towards the sound of Ziminski's shot. The victim was found to be suffering from several gunshot wounds. "Says video shows Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old charged with killing two protesters in Kenosha, "was trying to get away from them" ... "fell, and then they violently attacked him. [78] The prosecutors' motion asserted, "The defendant's continued association with members of a group that prides itself on violence, and the use of their symbols, raises the significant possibility of future harm. Antioch Tennessee Theater Shooting – False Flag? On the morning of Wednesday August 26, 2020 Kenosha County authorities issued an arrest warrant for suspect Kyle Rittenhouse, age 17 of Antioch, in a shooting incident in the area of Sheridan Road and 61st Street, charging him with First Degree Intentional Homicide. On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at about 7:53 pm, Antioch Police patrol officers were dispatched to 3500 block of Briarwood Court for a disturbance between a father and son. Police in Antioch, Illinois, announced they have arrested a 17-year-old man in connection for Wednesday morning's shooting in Kenosha. [8] Two other protesters also chased and confronted Rittenhouse, and he either did not shoot at them, or missed. Posted: Jun 27, 2020 / 07:02 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 27, 2020 / 07:16 AM CDT. The victim was found to be suffering from several gunshot wounds. A look at news events in August 2020:01 - The recipient of the first partial face transplant in the U.S. died almost a dozen years after the groundbreaking operation. The victim was found to be suffering from several gunshot wounds. He is expected … A small memorial sits on the site where a young activist was shot and killed yesterday while protesting the August 23rd shooting of Jacob Blake on August 26, 2020 in Kenosha, Wis. According to McGinnis, it seemed that Rosenbaum and other protesters were moving toward Rittenhouse, who was trying to evade them; Rosenbaum then tried to "engage" Rittenhouse, but Rittenhouse managed to avoid this by sidestepping and running away. Watch Peterborough Global News Update 1: August 14, 2020 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca Numerous officers responded to the scene and located one male victim down on the sidewalk. PUBLISHED: August 29, 2020 at 8:19 p.m. | UPDATED: August 31, 2020 at 4:08 a.m. ANTIOCH — A 20-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday morning in … In Grayslake, Illinois -- about 10 miles from Antioch and 30 miles from Kenosha -- Police Chief Phillip L. Perlini said the suspect in the shooting was a former Public Safety Cadet. [75][76] His release came over the objections of family members and lawyers for three of the men he shot, who had asked for higher bail and expressed concerns that Rittenhouse may flee, which his lawyers assured would not occur. Same game: now labeled Delta Conveyance Project, the bypass tunnel diverting water south moves forward – Part 1 of 2, Contra Costa Supervisors extend eviction protection, rent freeze through Sept. 30, You can fight city hall: Antioch real estate broker sues city over rent and eviction moratorium, challenges city and county over curfews, Letters: District 3 Council candidate introduces herself, why she’s running, More Contra Costa businesses open following updated state recommendations. [100] Even though all expressions of support for mass murders are banned, support for Rittenhouse was generally not removed. Antioch, Illinois, police identified the suspect Wednesday as 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse. 2 wounded in overnight shooting at Antioch apartment complex Crime Tracker. What We Know About the 17-Year-Old Arrested in Kenosha Shooting", "17-year-old suspect in Jacob Blake protest shooting charged with 2 counts of homicide", "Gaige Grosskreutz, Sole Survivor Of Kenosha Shootings Says He's Still In Constant Pain; 'Both In My Arm, In My Heart. In Grayslake, Illinois -- about 10 miles from Antioch and 30 miles from Kenosha -- Police Chief Phillip L. Perlini said the suspect in the shooting was a former Public Safety Cadet. Antioch Police Announce Arrest of Suspect in City of Kenosha Shooting Incident For Immediate Release Press Release- Community Notification Antioch, IL. A small memorial sits on the site where a young activist was shot and killed yesterday while protesting the August 23rd shooting of Jacob Blake on August 26, 2020 in Kenosha, Wis. Officers immediately began providing first … Kyle Rittenhouse, the Antioch, Illinois, teenage police supporter who opened during a chaotic sequence of events in Kenosha, ... August 26, 2020. For Immediate Release. A call to the APD media access line for details has so far been unsuccessful. By Lieutenant John Fortner, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau. Antioch Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigators and Detectives with the Violent Crimes and Special Operations Units responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Antioch Father Arrested After Son Shot Multiple Times December 31, 2020 at 11:15 am Filed Under: Antioch , Antioch Police , Contra Costa County Jail , … [42] According to the criminal complaint, at that point, protesters are heard yelling "Beat him up!," "Get him! – Wednesday, August 26, 2020 The recent events taking place in nearby Kenosha County are certainly troubling and concerning. [71], On October 30, an Illinois court ruled that the extradition request was valid, and Rittenhouse was transported to Wisconsin on the same day. [72][73], In November, 19-year-old Dominick David Black was charged with two felony counts of intentionally selling a rifle to Rittenhouse, who is a minor. Sheskey shot at Blake's back seven times when Blake opened the driver's door to an SUV and leaned in. He would go on to recant that letter. [81], Several commentators defended his actions. Officers with the Antioch Police Department responded at 6:50 p.m. to the 1100 block of Sycamore Drive on a report of a shooting. [85][86][87], President Trump "liked" a tweet that included "Kyle Rittenhouse is a good example of why I decided to vote for Trump. On August 25, 2020, amid the Kenosha unrest, Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old boy from Antioch, Illinois, shot three protesters during multiple confrontations at two locations, resulting in two deaths. [43][44][45][40] As Huber was pulling on the rifle, Rittenhouse fired once, hitting Huber in the chest, perforating his heart and right lung, leading to rapid death. Authorities in Kenosha are bracing for potential unrest as they prepare for prosecutors to announce whether Officer Rusten Sheskey will face charges in the shooting of Jacob Blake in August. "[96] Sabatini was widely criticized by political opponents for the tweet with some urging him to resign. Same Game. [63][64][65] Each felony charge comes with a "use of a dangerous weapon" modifier,[63] which invokes a Wisconsin law that prescribes an addition of no more than five years of imprisonment for each of the charges if found guilty. [4] Those who had been chasing him were physically confronting Rittenhouse at the time that they were shot. [1], On August 23, 2020, Jacob Blake, an African-American man, was shot four times in the back by a Kenosha police officer after he was unsuccessfully tasered. [77], A week after Rittenhouse pleaded not guilty to the killings, he was observed drinking in a Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, saloon. written by ECT Aug 29, 2020 On Saturday, just after 10:00 am, the Antioch Police Department and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters were … [33][46], Gaige Grosskreutz approached Rittenhouse while he was still on the ground but stopped and put his hands up when Huber was shot. [21][3][22], In the hours leading up to the shooting, Rittenhouse appeared in multiple videos by protesters and bystanders, including in two interviews: One by a livestreamer at a car dealership where he and a number of other armed men had stationed themselves, the other by Daily Caller reporter Richie McGinniss. [31], On September 30, Rittenhouse's attorney said he will sue Joe Biden for slander over an ad he says prejudiced Kyle's legal rights. After midnight, the shots rang out. 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