Lawyer for teen vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse calls him a ‘shining example of the American fighting spirit’

, 26, was also allegedly shot by the teenager but survived. 

But Mr Pierce took to Twitter to praise his client’s actions.

He said: "This is the sacred ground in Kenosha where a 17-year old child became a Minuteman and said ‘not on My Watch’. 

"He is a shining symbol of the American fighting spirit. We the People must take back our freedom. 

"The government will never do it for us."

He added: "If you were Kyle Rittenhouse and a mob was trying to burn your city, what would you have done?"

Rittenhouse is charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide, one count of first-degree reckless homicide, one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment.

If convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, Rittenhouse could face a mandatory life sentence.

Kyle Rittenhouse's lawyer said ‘shining example of US spirit’

Blake's shooting comes amid heightened tensions in the US over police brutality and the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement following the killing of African-American man in May after a white cop knelt on his neck.

He was shot seven times by , 31, who, along with the other officers involved, has been suspended pending a full investigation.

Wisconsin Attorney general Josh Kaul, investigators claim they found a knife in the footwell of Blake’s vehicle, which Blake confirmed he was in possession of. 

Last month, Blake was charged with third-degree sexual assault, according to online court records.

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