The city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is preparing for demonstrations when a prosecuting decision is made about the police’s killing of Jacob Blake, officials said on Sunday.
Kenosha witnessed civil unrest and major demonstrations against racism and police brutality in August, after the police shot Blake, an African American, who was paralyzed from the waist down.
The decision is expected to come in the first two weeks of January, Mayor John Antaramian and Police Chief Daniel Miskinis said in a statement.
Authorities’ efforts will include designating a demonstration space, limiting city bus routes, imposing curfews and closing roads and other areas, according to the statement.
“Mayor Antaramian has been informed that the decision is likely to be announced in the first two weeks of January and is working with Chief Miskins and other partners to protect peaceful demonstrations and prevent illegal activities,” officials said on Sunday.
Blake was shot several times in the back and the incident, which was videotaped, sparked days of protests.
Two protesters were shot dead during the protests, with teenager Kyle Rittenhouse from Antioch, Illinois, being charged with connection to the shootings.
Blake’s shooting came about three months after the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
Floyd’s death sparked protests against racism in the United States and the rest of the world.
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