Milwaukee, WI – This evening, June 12, 50 people gathered at the site of last night's police shooting on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Two African Americans, who had been pulled over and allegedly tried to drive away, were shot at least a dozen times by an on-foot officer. This happened at one of the busiest intersections on Milwaukee’s lakefront, in broad daylight, and was witnessed by hundreds of Milwaukeeans.

More information has been made public since last night. The driver of the car, 19-year-old Terry Williams, was shot in the head by the police. He is currently on life support. His girlfriend in the passenger seat was shot at least twice and is in critical condition. They were pulled over for failure to observe a traffic light.

At a press conference today, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke revealed the name of the police officer: Michael Truacks. He has been placed on administrative leave and an investigation is being carried out by the neighboring county’s sheriff department.

Sheriff Clarke is currently being considered for a top position in Donald Trump’s Homeland Security department. This is the latest in a long line of violent incidents where people under Clarke’s supervision have carried out murder, torture and other human rights violations. A movement to have Clarke removed from office has gained momentum in the past few months. This outrageous act will only add fuel to the people’s fire. Demonstrations are expected.

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Milwaukee, WI – Buses came in from at least 12 cities across Wisconsin to march for this year’s May Day celebration. Since 2006, an annual rally and march has been held in Milwaukee, with this being one of the largest gatherings to date.

Many organizations came together to challenge right-wing Sheriff David Clarke. Clarke, a registered Democrat, has been responsible for multiple deaths in Milwaukee County jails. On April 14, 2016, Terrill Thomas died in jail of dehydration after being kept in solitary confinement for seven days without water.

Sheriff Clarke, who is rumored to be a potential Trump pick for a position inside the Department of Homeland Security, is also pushing to partner locally with ICE under policy 287(g), which would allow local law enforcement to act as immigration agents, tearing families apart in the process.

Area high schools, including South Division in Milwaukee, staged mass walkouts to join International Workers Day, as well as scores of community organizations and labor unions. All in all, Milwaukee Public Schools reported 488 teacher absences on May 1.

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