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Chisholm: Use of force against Dontre Hamilton was self-defense
Source: WISN 12 News





By WISN 12 News @WISN12News

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said the fatal shooting of Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park was 'justified self-defense.'



By Tom Swigert

Chisholm: Use of force against Dontre Hamilton was self-defense
UPDATED 8:46 AM CST Dec 22, 2014



MILWAUKEE —Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said the fatal shooting of Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park was 'justified self-defense.'




Chisholm called for a special investigation into whether charges should be filed against former Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney in the April shooting death of Hamilton.

Manney, 38, approached Hamilton after receiving a complaint that he was sleeping in Red Arrow Park.

Police Chief Ed Flynn said Manney approached Hamilton, identified himself and asked Hamilton to stand up. When Hamilton stood up, Manney approached Hamilton from behind, reached under Hamilton’s arms, placed his hands on his chest to conduct a pat-down search and asked if Hamilton had any weapons.

As Manney began the search, Hamilton began fighting with Manney............


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Gov Walker has said the National Guard is on standby. there have been protests for weeks in Milwaukee over this case. Dontre Hamilton was sleeping in the park when he was confronted by police where there is an ordinance against this.
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