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Kyle Rittenhouse
Acquitted Shooter
Kenosha Shootings; Killed Two Protesters
Overview
Kyle Rittenhouse was 17 when he traveled from Illinois to Kenosha, Wisconsin with an AR-15 during protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. He killed two people and wounded a third. Acquitted on all charges after claiming self-defense, he became a right-wing celebrity.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
KILLED TWO PEOPLE: Shot protesters dead
CROSSED STATE LINES: Traveled with rifle to protest
UNDERAGE WITH RIFLE: 17 with AR-15
SELF-DEFENSE CLAIM: Acquitted on all counts
RIGHT-WING HERO: Celebrated by conservatives
MET WITH TRUMP: Photo op after acquittal
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
3 documented violations
Wisconsin Statute 940.01First-degree intentional homicide(ACQUITTED)
Wisconsin Statute 940.02First-degree reckless homicide(ACQUITTED)
Wisconsin Statute 941.30Reckless endangerment(ACQUITTED)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Visited Mar-a-Lago after acquittal, embraced by Trump
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- January 3, 2003
- Birthplace
- Antioch, Illinois
Education
- •High school (online)
Key Timeline
January 3, 2003
Born in Illinois
August 25, 2020
Kills two people in Kenosha
November 2021
Acquitted on all charges