Crowds of protesters gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after an officer fatally shot an allegedly armed man. The rally soon turned violent as protesters set cars and properties ablaze and clashed with police. Officials have confirmed that at least three people have been arrested.
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14 August 2016
17:14 GMT
The US government offered federal support to the Milwaukee authorities to tackle the outbreak of violence in the city, following an officer-involved shooting. US President Barack Obama’s senior adviser Valerie Jarrett held a phone conversation with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on the issue, AP reports, citing the White House spokeswoman, Jen Friedman.
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