Today we're talking about Kyle Rittenhouse and the violent protesters who attacked him in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rittenhouse lived in Illinois, and traveled to Wisconsin to help defend private property from looters and violent protesters. A molotov cocktail was thrown at Kyle Rittenhouse as he fled from a group of protesters. The incident happened around 11:45 p.m. on August 25th, 2020.
Here is the Kyle Rittenhouse Bond Court Document. The court document alleges Kyle Rittenhouse "fled the state of Wisconsin with the intent to avoid prosecution for that offense," but the videos tell a much different story. You can also read the Antioch Police Department's Press Release regarding the arrest of Kyle Rittenhouse here.
There were three people shot by Rittenhouse. Two have died. The first person was shot in the head. Rittenhouse can be seen next to the person for a minute before accessing his cellphone. Rittenhouse then left the scene. The second person was shot in the chest after Rittenhouse was forced to the ground. A third person snuck up behind Rittenhouse, with a gun. Rittenhouse was still on the ground when he shot the third person in the left arm.
One of the deceased was a 26 year old male from Silver Lake Wisconsin. The second deceased was a 36 year old male from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Most likely that was this guy who was shot in the head after chasing Rittenhouse.
The third person shot was a 36 year old male from West Allis, Wisconsin, and is expected to survive.
This is a clear case of self-defense in my opinion.
What really happened? Read this article and decide for yourself.
You can also watch the Police Department's Press Conference. Questions about the case can be directed to Lieutenant Joseph Nosalik. You can request public documents here.
Update: The Washington Post is reporting there was a hearing today, Rittenhouse was denied bail, and is scheduled for another hearing this Friday, August 28th, 2020, to decide if he will be sent to Wisconsin to stand trial. "According to minutes from a hearing on Wednesday, he was held without bond and a hearing on Friday will address his potential extradition to Wisconsin."
