Breaking News: Fatal Shooting Near Republican National Convention Venue in Milwaukee

Police fatally shot a man near King Park in Milwaukee on Tuesday, just a mile away from the main Republican National Convention venue, according to CNN affiliate WISN. Witnesses reported that two men were fighting in the park when one of them pulled out a knife. When officers arrived, the man with the knife was shot by multiple officers, although these details have not been confirmed by police.

During a news conference with local activists, witnesses stated that they did not see a knife during the altercation and identified the man shot as Samuel Sharpe Jr., a homeless veteran in his 40s. The officers involved in the shooting were from the Columbus, Ohio Division of Police, as reported by the Fraternal Order of Police.

The Milwaukee Police Department is expected to provide more information as it becomes available. Activists and the ACLU of Wisconsin have called for a full and transparent investigation into the incident and the swift release of bodycam footage. With over 4,000 additional law enforcement officials in Milwaukee for the RNC, concerns have been raised about the potential for deadly police encounters, especially by out-of-state officers.

The shooting has sparked outrage and questions about the heavy police presence at the RNC and the accountability of law enforcement in the community. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the risks involved in such high-security events.