The police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin back in August won’t face charges. The announcement came Tuesday from Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes:

The officer who fired, Rusten Sheskey, could successfully argue self-defense before a jury, Graveley said during a Tuesday news conference. His decision was based on evidence that could not be seen on cellphone video of the incident, which showed Sheskey shooting Blake, 29, as he got into a vehicle with his children inside.

BREAKING: The Kenosha district attorney is not filing charges against the officers involved in the Jacob Blake case pic.twitter.com/xlBTfFm7rN

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 5, 2021

At the time of the incident witnesses at the scene said Blake was trying to break up a fight between two women when police arrived. A video showed Blake trying to enter his car when police open fire on him. The shooting left him paralyzed.

"This is going to impact this city, this state and the nation for many years to come."

Jacob Blake's family holds news conference after no charges were filed against officers in the shooting of Blake. https://t.co/KOYuIX9oUF pic.twitter.com/fs15gVKCgN

— ABC News Live (@ABCNewsLive) January 5, 2021

One of Blake’s attorneys, Ben Crump released a statement saying, “We are immensely disappointed and feel this decision failed not only Jacob and his family but the community that protested and demanded justice.”

We will continue to press forward with our own investigation and fight for systemic change in policing and transparency at all levels. We urge Americans to continue to raise their voices and demand change in peaceful and positive ways during this emotional time.

— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) January 5, 2021

Protests are expected.

The National Guard takes to Kenosha, Wisconsin, streets ahead of the Jacob Blake charges report. pic.twitter.com/jfVg8Uq0ou

— The Hill (@thehill) January 5, 2021