Gov. Scott Walker activates the Wisconsin National Guard to deal with Milwaukee unrest

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has activated the state’s National Guard to help with the volatile situation in Milwaukee.

BREAKING: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker activates National Guard to help if needed after night of Milwaukee unrest.

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 14, 2016

.@ScottWalker activates national guard help after night of unrest following fatal police shooting of armed man. pic.twitter.com/3W8ghE8JI0

— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) August 14, 2016

Scott Walker activates National Guard "to be in a position to aid local law enforcement upon request" after riots pic.twitter.com/V6xy5MMBb1

— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) August 14, 2016

Walker also contributed to “Support the Blue Day” as part of an expression of gratitude to the law enforcement officials who put their lives on the line to provide safer communities.

Joined the Support the Blue Day gathering in Glendale. Thank you to all law enforcement that serve & protect. pic.twitter.com/A0d3UJw9A7

— Governor Walker (@GovWalker) August 14, 2016

This comes on the heels of a night when parts of Milwaukee were described as “like a war zone.”  Violent protests ensued after police shot a reportedly armed suspect.

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ALLLLRIGHTY THEN. So THIS is why they rioted in #Milwaukee, seems totes legit

Ben Shapiro: We have reached the point of INSANITY

Umm little LATE, Rev. Sharpton says WAIT for facts before ‘responding’ in #Milwaukee