Gas Station Looted Following Protests in Wauwatosa Over Police Shooting Decision

A Speedway gas station in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, was looted following protests against a district attorney’s decision over a police-involved shooting death on October 7.

Anti-racism protesters marched in Wauwatosa after a decision was made not to charge a police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Alvin Cole.

Cole was shot dead by police after producing a handgun while fleeing officers after an argument at a mall, according to reports.

A crowd gathered outside the Milwaukee County Safety Building to hear the outcome of district attorney’s decision. Following the announcement, some of the crowd marched to the I-94, blocking traffic during rush hour. Credit: Brendan Gutenschwager via Storyful