No Charges Filed Against Wisconsin Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake: DA

Blake was armed with knife, district attorney says

Jacob Blake answers questions during a hearing in Kenosha, Wis., on Sept. 4. 202.0 Kenosha County Court via AP

A Kenosha police officer will not face charges in the August shooting of Jacob Blake, said the Kenosha County District Attorney on Tuesday.

District Attorney Michael Graveley on Tuesday made the announcement at a press conference, saying he would not recommend charges against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey.