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JOURNALIST and activist Shaun King has threatened to dox members of the Kenosha police department until the name of the officer who shot Jacob Blake is revealed.

, creator of the Real Justice PAC, has taken an active role in the protests that erupted following the killing of .

Black Lives Matter activist and journalist Shaun King has threatened to dox members of the Kenosha police department
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Black Lives Matter activist and journalist Shaun King has threatened to dox members of the Kenosha police departmentCredit: Getty Images - Getty
King demanded that the identity of the officer that shot Blake be revealed
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King demanded that the identity of the officer that shot Blake be revealed

Controversially, he advocated for the in order to combat white supremacy.

“To the Kenosha Police Department,” King said in a tweet on Tuesday.

“If you do not name the officer who brutally shot on Sunday, we will simply begin naming officers from your department who may or may not be him.”

Blake, a 29-year-old black man, in Kenosha, . he shooting has triggered .

Jacob Blake was shot on August 23. Although he is still alive, he was severely wounded
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Jacob Blake was shot on August 23. Although he is still alive, he was severely woundedCredit: Refer to Caption
The shooting of Jacob Blake has led to protesting in the area
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The shooting of Jacob Blake has led to protesting in the areaCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Footage of the shooting was released
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Footage of the shooting was releasedCredit: Twitter/nolimitchrizi

In other tweets following the initial threat, King began posting pictures and names of Kenosha police, theorizing about the identity of the cop that pulled the trigger.

“F--k it. Your protection of his identity is unethical,” he said in the original tweet.

“What's his name?”

Twitter users had a mixed response to King’s message, with some in support.

“Nope. Cuz at this point, they can just name the man responsible... but they won’t . Blood of all involved is in their hands. Point. Blank. Period,” one user said.

Twitter users had mixed responses to King's threat, with some supporting him, and others criticising him
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Twitter users had mixed responses to King's threat, with some supporting him, and others criticising himCredit: Rex Features

Others did not share this sentiment.

“That sounds rational...ridiculous hate inciting rhetoric,” one user said.

“You're putting officers and their families at risk of their safety, but I doubt you can give a damn about that,” another said.

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