Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting Video: Kyle Rittenhouse Shot Three People in Kenosha Protests

A video analysis by The New York Times shows how Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old with a rifle, shot three people during the Kenosha protests. Two of them died.

Teenager Shoots Three People in Wisconsin Protests

A 17-year-old boy named Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed two people and wounded another one during a night of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was carrying a big gun and walking among the protesters. He was arrested and charged with murder.

This is what we know about him and what happened that night.

Who is Kyle Rittenhouse?

He is from Antioch, Illinois, which is not far from Kenosha. He likes guns and supports the police. He posted pictures and videos of himself with guns on social media. He also raised money for a group that helps the police.

We don't know why he went to the protests in Kenosha with a gun.

What happened before the shootings?

He was at a car dealership with some other armed men. They said they were there to protect the property from the protesters. Some of the cars had been burned the night before.

A video shows him talking to a reporter at the dealership. He said he was there to help people and to defend himself.

What happened during the shootings?

He left the dealership and walked on the streets with his gun. Some people chased him and tried to stop him. Someone else fired a shot in the air.

He turned around and shot one of the people who was chasing him. The person died.

He ran away and some other people followed him. He fell down and shot at them. He killed one more person and injured another one. There were many other gunshots in the area.

How did the police react?

The police were nearby, but they did not stop him. He walked toward them with his hands up. Some people told the police that he was the shooter, but they did not arrest him. They drove past him to help the victims. He was arrested later in his hometown.

What happened after the shootings?

The protests continued in Kenosha. The governor sent more soldiers to the city. The police imposed a curfew until Sunday.

This article was based on a video analysis by The New York Times. The reporters who worked on it are Katie G. Nelson, Robin Stein, Evan Hill and Julie Bosman. The producer was Whitney Hurst. The writer was Haley Willis.

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Conclusion:

Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old gun enthusiast and police supporter, was charged with murder after he shot and killed two people and wounded another one during a night of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was armed with a military-style semi-automatic rifle and walked among the protesters. The New York Times analyzed hours of video footage to track his movements and actions before, during and after the shootings. The video analysis reveals how the chaotic and violent situation unfolded, and how the police failed to stop him.