MADISON -- In a news release Tuesday evening, June 30, State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) announced he had "successful surgery" Tuesday morning after an attack during protests near the Capitol June 23-24.
Crowds outside the Capitol tore down two statues following the arrest of a Black man who was at a restaurant with a megaphone and a baseball bat.
Sen. Carpenter said on Twitter that he was assaulted after taking a photo of protesters.
WKOW Sports Director Lance Veeser shared the following photo on Twitter:
Carpenter said eight to 10 people punched and kicked him in the head, neck and ribs. WORT radio in Madison captured audio of Carpenter pleading with protesters during the attack.
Protesters also smashed windows at the Capitol. The unrest prompted Governor Tony Evers to authorize the Wisconsin National Guard to assist police.
Carpenter issued this statement following surgery Tuesday: