Amidst growing anger in Milwaukee over the police killing of Samuel Sharpe during the Republican National Convention, his sister, Angelique Sharpe, speaks out for justice and transparency. Sharpe, an unhoused Black man, was shot 27 times by Ohio police officers deployed in Wisconsin for the RNC. The incident follows a pattern of anti-Black violence in Milwaukee, highlighted by the previous killing of D’Vontaye Mitchell by hotel security guards. Angelique details the threats her brother faced and the lack of response from authorities, emphasizing the need for full video footage and accountability.
Representative Darrin Madison, a Democratic Socialist, elaborates on the systemic issue of police violence against Black individuals in Wisconsin, advocating for police decertification and reform. Both guests share the devastating impact of these tragic deaths on the community and call for justice and transparency. Despite the lack of official response, they continue to demand accountability and respect for the victims’ lives.