Kenosha Cop Kneels On 12-Year-Old Girl's Neck During Middle School Fight: Report

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Officer Shawn Guetschow worked as a security guard at the school, and although he has resigned, he remains employed with the police department.

Throughout 2020, Kenosha, Wisconsin became a focal point in the United States. It was there that Jacob Blake was shot several times by Kenosha police officers during a domestic call, and later, protests erupted across not only the city but the nation. Then, Kyle Rittenhouse shot and killed two unarmed protestors as he took it upon himself to patrol the streets in order to, as he claimed in court, protect businesses from rioters. Rittenhouse was acquitted. 

Recently, Kenosha was at the center of yet another controversy involving an officer after an off-duty cop reportedly restrained a 12-year-old girl at a middle school by placing his knee on her neck. 


According to reports, the incident took place at Lincoln Middle School where Officer Shawn Guetschow worked as a part-time security guard. There was reportedly a fight in the cafeteria and Guestochow is seen on surveillance video restraining the 12-year-old with the knee technique that has been widely criticized. The Kenosha Police Department shared a statement to Twitter.

" KPD is aware of Shawn Guetschow’s resignation from the school district and the verbal notice of claim made by an attorney representing the student," they wrote. "Guetschow is still employed with KPD. We continue our investigation, paying careful attention to the entire scope of the incident. We have no further update at this time."

Drew DeVinney is the attorney representing the child's father and claimed that the girl alleged she told Guetschow she couldn't breathe but he continued to press down on her neck with his knee. The father alleged that his daughter suffered injuries and is "traumatized" by the incident. This polarizing moment has caused a debate online as people picked sides as to who is at fault. 

Check out news reports about the incident below to see footage of the altercation from different viewpoints.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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