Ohio Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Man Near RNC in Milwaukee

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Ohio Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Man Near RNC in Milwaukee
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Ohio police officers in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man wielding two knives who charged at an unarmed individual, sparking community outrage over the involvement of out-of-state officers. The incident occurred about a mile from the convention site, and body camera footage showed officers repeatedly commanding the man to drop the knives before firing. Residents and activists questioned the necessity of out-of-state police presence and held a vigil for the deceased, identified as Samuel Sharpe.

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