The protest in Kenosha took a tragic turn when a gunman shot and killed two victims and injured another civilian. The gunman, Kyle Rittenhouse, was later found not guilty of all charges related to the shooting.
Before the trial, there were speculations that Kyle’s mother, Wendy Rittenhouse, had driven him to the rally. However, it was later revealed that Kyle had driven himself to Kenosha the day before the civil unrest. Wendy Rittenhouse, a nursing assistant from Lake County, Illinois, had separated from Kyle’s father, Michael Rittenhouse, in 2014.
After the shooting incident, Wendy gave Kyle two options: turn himself in or leave town. She drove him to the police station, where he requested a lawyer. Wendy adamantly insists that she did not drive Kyle to the protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The shooting incident in Kenosha was sparked by the Black Lives Matter protests following the shooting of Jacob Blake. Kyle allegedly shot at demonstrators, resulting in the deaths of Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and the injury of Gaige Grosskreutz. Kyle is currently facing six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide and first-degree intentional homicide. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and claimed self-defense.
The tragic incident left behind grieving families and loved ones, sparking outrage and protests across the nation. Supporters of the victims have set up fundraisers to help with funeral and burial costs. The community continues to mourn the loss of those who fell victim to the violence in Kenosha.
