Officers ceremoniously fold up American flag burned by protesters in Wisconsin

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Credit: Milwaukee Police



MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people ventured into downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday to protest several causes, including minimum wage and immigration.

During the group's march from Milwaukee's City Hall, some protesters set an American flag on fire -- which was immediately extinguished by officers from the Milwaukee Police Department, according to WITI.

In the aftermath of that incident, Milwaukee police ceremoniously folded the damaged flag.

A person of interest has been identified, according to Milwaukee police.

The following statements were issued in response to the burning of the flag:

St. Senator Van Wanggaard (R)