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Milwaukee unrest: Destruction totals more than $3 million in Sherman Park neighborhood
Milwaukee unrest: Destruction totals more than $3 million in Sherman Park neighborhood
MILWAUKEE -- It has been nearly one week since violence tore apart the Sherman Park neighborhood. Friday, August 19th it is a much quieter scene as we learn more about the cost of the unrest.
The investigation continues to try and find those who lit the fires. There is a group making noise in front of the burned out buildings.
The following locations were set on fire during the unrest:
At 35th and Fond du Lac, amidst the burnt out buildings left from a weekend of riots, Mitchell Stupica has a megaphone and an optimistic view.
Mitchell Stupica
"I see opportunity, I see healing, I see deliverance. I see this community raising up more than ever," said Stupica.
The group is street preaching, saying it's not a time for excuses.
"We can see everything. We can have a million things to complain about," said Stupica.
As the community heals, we are learning new information about the damaged caused.
According to our partners at the Milwaukee Business Journal, the damage of the buildings lit on fire have a combined assessed value of $3,254,100.
Cleanup at O'Reilly store near Fond du Lac and Burleigh
The city has ordered three buildings be razed including the BP gas station, the O'Reilly Auto Parts store, and the PJ's Supermarket.
The other three have a month to come up with a plan for repairs or demolition. Some of the work has already begun.
BP Gas Station
Three men have been charged in connection with the looting at Clark's Beer and Liquor located at 47th and Burleigh.
Durrell Jones, Joseph Lindsey, Devon Love
"It's nice someone is going to be held accountable," said Paul Rubitsky, Clark's Beer and Liquor owner.
The owner is now back open, saying the damage and lost merchandise may be as much as $125,000.
Clark Beer and Liquor, Milwaukee
The images of the damage are heartbreaking but many are still hopeful.
"You might see Jet Beauty as being burnt down but I see it as back up. I feel stirred up and I feel believed by the Lord to do something about it," said Stupica.
The group has faith the city will rise up from the ashes stronger than ever. They plan to be in Sherman Park Saturday night, August 20th.
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