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Man shot in Milwaukee had a gun during traffic stop
Milwaukee police say Sylville K. Smith turned toward officer with a gun during a Saturday traffic stop on Milwaukee's north side. Governor Walker activates National Guard as protests erupt. six businesses burn and 17 people arrested. Police note the officer is black and the shooting is under investigation with autopsy pending.
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