What We Know About Alleged Kenosha Shooter Kyle Rittenhouse

Authorities say Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, fled Wisconsin to avoid prosecution. He’s being held without bond in Lake County.

Police Shooting Wisconsin
Police try to secure the public safety building from protesters Monday in Kenosha, Wis. Morry Gash / AP
Police Shooting Wisconsin
Police try to secure the public safety building from protesters Monday in Kenosha, Wis. Morry Gash / AP

What We Know About Alleged Kenosha Shooter Kyle Rittenhouse

Authorities say Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, fled Wisconsin to avoid prosecution. He’s being held without bond in Lake County.

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Authorities have charged 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse in two murders after a protest Tuesday night in Kenosha. The Antioch native has been linked to a Kenosha militia group, and was seen on video carrying a semi-automatic rifle and mingling with officers during Tuesday’s protest.

Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopolous for more on the alleged Kenosha shooter.

GUEST: Dan Mihalopolous, WBEZ investigative reporter