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New Footage Sheds Light on Fatal Milwaukee Police Shooting Near RNC

Body camera videos reveal details of confrontation involving armed man and out-of-state officers

  • Samuel Sharpe Jr. was shot by Columbus, Ohio officers assisting with RNC security in Milwaukee.
  • Sharpe, armed with knives, moved towards another man despite police commands to drop the weapons.
  • The shooting has sparked protests and criticism over the involvement of out-of-state officers.
  • Two officers involved had prior use-of-force investigations but were cleared of wrongdoing.
  • Experts suggest the shooting was likely lawful given the perceived imminent threat.
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