On Saturday afternoon, two Milwaukee police officers stopped two people in a car because the vehicle was behaving suspiciously. During the stop, they people in the car ran away from the police. During the ensuing chase, twenty-three year-old Sylville Smith, armed with a handgun, was killed by police.
Chaos ensued after the death. Last night, in what the media has dubbed the “night of shame,” looting, fire, and destruction of property occurred.
Sheriff David Clarke spoke into the situation this afternoon in a powerful press conference that showcased his leadership in the community.
Watch the video of his insightful press conference by clicking CONTINUE.