Kenosha Protests Update: 3 People Shot During Unrest Sparked By Jacob Blake Shooting

(Updates to add a second person injured in the shooting has also died.)

Two people died and another was injured in a shooting incident in Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man.

Protests engulfed the streets for a third consecutive night Tuesday during which an unidentified gunman opened fire at the crowd. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth confirmed the shooting and said the incident took place just before midnight, according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The injured person was in serious condition at a local hospital but had non-life threatening injuries, Kenosha police Lt. Joseph Nosalik said in a news release. The victims have not yet been identified.

Authorities have not detained anyone in connection with the shooting. However, Beth said one person could be arrested based on the video footage that officials have been reviewing.

"I feel very confident we’ll have him in a very short time," Beth said.

The unrest in the city erupted following Sunday's police shooting of Blake, an unarmed black man. Blake, a father of six, was shot multiple times by a police officer in front of three of his children. Video of the incident sparked widespread outrage.

The following day, a crowd gathered near the Kenosha County Courthouse demanding justice for the victim. Tear gas was fired and the protests turned violent as nearby vehicles were set ablaze. Businesses were vandalized and dozens of buildings were also set on fire by the protesters.

In the wake of the unrest, Gov. Tony Evers issued a state of emergency declaration Tuesday and declared the National Guard presence would be doubled in the city to protect "critical infrastructure."

"We cannot allow the cycle of systemic racism and injustice to continue. We also cannot continue going down this path of damage and destruction," he added.

Ahead of the third night of protests, Sheriff Beth urged people to have peaceful demonstrations and said, "As we enter what will likely be another very challenging night in Kenosha County, I want the public to know that the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and our partners in law enforcement are doing our utmost to protect our community during this unprecedented time of unrest."

On Tuesday, Jacob Blake’s father said his son is paralyzed from the waist down and he still hasn’t been given an explanation from police for the shooting.

The unrest comes just three months after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, which triggered worldwide protests. Blake’s case has already garnered attention as more protests are taking shape around the country.