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Why was Dontre Hamilton arrested?

According to Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn, Hamilton had a prior history of arrests in Milwaukee which were "directly connected to mental health issues." Although it was later revealed that Dontre had no history of arrest and the reference history actually belong to his brother.

What happened to Dontre Hamilton's family?

In 2017, the Hamilton family received a 2.3 million dollar settlement from the City of Milwaukee. Dontre's brother, Nate Hamilton, has also since co-founded the Coalition for Justice, an organization that has led rallies, marches, and street clean-ups. The Black Lives Matter movement has also protested Hamilton's death.

Did Christopher Manney shoot Dontre Hamilton in self defense?

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said in an emailed press release that Christopher Manney won't be charged because he shot Dontre Hamilton in self-defense. "This was a tragic incident for the Hamilton family and for the community," Chisholm said in a statement.

What did Alexander Hamilton say before he was killed?

Hamilton's family stated that Hamilton had been treated for schizophrenia but was not violent. In the days before his death, Hamilton told his family that he was "tired and hungry, and that somebody was going to kill him." On April 30, 2014, Manney shot Hamilton fourteen times, killing him.

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Why did Hamilton's family protest?

Hamilton's family has used the protests to try to raise awareness about mental illness. Others said his death underlined race concerns, chanting "people of color are people, too," and carrying signs that read "black lives matter.".

Why did Hamilton get shot?

Manney shot 31-year-old Hamilton on April 30 after responding to a call for a welfare check on a man sleeping in the park. Manney said Hamilton resisted when he tried to frisk him. The two exchanged punches before Hamilton got a hold of Manney's baton and hit him on the neck with it, the former officer has said.

Why is Christopher Manney not being charged?

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said in an emailed press release that Christopher Manney won't be charged because he shot Dontre Hamilton in self-defense. "This was a tragic incident for the Hamilton family and for the community," Chisholm said in a statement. "But, based on all the evidence and analysis presented in this report, ...