Blocks away from the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, police shot and killed a man wielding a knife Tuesday afternoon. It the first potentially security-related incident to occur since the Convention began Monday.
Incident Location
The incident occurred 1.2 miles away from the Fiserv Forum, the home of the RNC for the week.
Details of the Incident
According to witnesses, two men were fighting in the park when one man pulled out a knife. Several law enforcement officers responded to the scene, and the man with the knife was shot and killed.
Involved Officers
The police responsible for the shooting were from the Columbus Division of Police in Columbus, Ohio. They were not local Milwaukee police officers.
Columbus Police Have Shot and Killed 9 Individuals This Year
The Columbus police officers were in Milwaukee to provide security resources at the RNC. None of the responding Columbus officers were injured. This shooting is the ninth of the year when Columbus police shot someone.
RNC Security Response
The organizers of the RNC have stated they have not altered their security plans even after President Trump was shot in the ear Saturday in a failed assassination attempt. The would-be assassin was killed immediately by the Secret Service.
Trump Maintained his Schedule Despite Shooting
Following the assassination attempt, Trump did not alter his planned appearance at the RNC this week and appeared on stage with a bandaged right ear.
Witness Accounts
According to a timeline of RNC-related coverage provided by Newsweek, witnesses of the shooting said it occurred on 14th and Vliet, blocks from the RNC security perimeter.
Witnesses Claim Men Fighting with Knives Near RNC Security Perimeter
According to the witnesses, as reported by Newsweek, two men were fighting with knives. They then claimed that police followed a man across the street and fired six or seven shots, killing the man from behind.
Man Shot Allegedly Homeless
According to the witnesses reporting to Newsweek, the fatally shot man lived in a homeless encampment.
Convention Atmosphere
The first two days have been relatively quiet from a security standpoint, excluding this incident.
Immigration Main Topic of RNC Day Two
On the second day of the Convention, the focus was on immigration, as speakers took the stage to discuss how violent crimes perpetrated by unlawful immigrants have impacted them.
Rachel Morin’s Family to Speak at RNC
This includes the family of Rachel Morin, who spoke about how a fugitive from El Salvador raped and killed Morin.
Trump and Vance’s Appearances
Trump and running mate JD Vance will appear nightly at the Convention, casting their vision for the next four years in office.
