Here & Now

Former Police Chief Reviews Jacob Blake Shooting

Frederica Freyberg:

The investigation into the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha will see a well-known outside expert taking on the case as a consultant to reach a charging decision. Former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray also served as a police reform expert for the U.S. Department of Justice. The Kenosha DA says Wray asked one question before taking the case. Have you already made the charging decision? Wray was told no.

Noble Wray:

I’ve been honored as a policing professional to do a number of things, but I’m from Wisconsin, and, you know, this is Wisconsin’s moment of truth. And I want the best for this state and the people in this state. So I was honored originally. And the reason why I asked that question is because this should be a fair and impartial investigation. It should not come across as something that has been prejudged or the decision has already been made.

Frederica Freyberg:

Wray says he expects to move with deliberate speed, but says no time lime has been set for when he must complete his review.