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Officers in Kenosha, Wisconsin shot and wounded Jacob Blake, a black man, after responding to a call about a domestic dispute. Seven shots were fired by the police officers directed at Blake, who was unarmed, according to local officials.
Protests erupted overnight, causing Kenosha county to declare a state of emergency curfew that was in effect until Monday morning. The incident was captured on video.
Athletes have not been shy about commenting on similar issues in recent months. In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, more and more athletes began voicing their opinions about police brutality against people of color, and the Black Lives Matter movement.
And now, athletes are firing off posts expressing frustration over the Blake shooting, including New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas and his teammate, Alvin Kamara.
Blake’s brother told WTMJ-TV reporter Lauren Linder early Monday that Blake had had surgery and was in the intensive-care unit.
Kansas City Chiefs star safety Tyrann Mathieu, who has voiced his concerns about police brutality in the past, also commented on the situation.
NBA players typically have been more vocal about incidents regarding police brutality, and social issues in general, but its been mostly football players voicing their opinions as of Monday Morning.
Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell has been the most notable NBA player who has commented on the situation.
