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Attorney for family of man killed by Madison police says the officer should be criminally charged
The family is seeking criminal charges and body-camera footage as protesters demand answers and the Wisconsin Department of Justice investigates the shooting.
- On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, a Madison police officer shot and killed Corey Ruiz, 38, during an attempted arrest on the city's east side, sparking immediate protests and community outcry.
- Madison Police Chief John Patterson reported officers attempted to arrest Ruiz for alleged theft; Patterson stated Ruiz drew a knife and injured an officer before being shot.
- Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, called the incident an "execution" during Friday's press conference and demanded authorities release all footage to examine excessive force claims.
- Demonstrators marched through downtown Madison for a third consecutive night Friday demanding accountability, while Williamson Street remains closed due to ongoing vigils and community gatherings near the shooting site.
- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting, while the Wisconsin Professional Police Association called for conclusions to "follow the evidence—not precede it.
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A fatal police shooting involving a career criminal in far-left Madison, Wisconsin, has sparked massive protests demanding the prosecution of the cops. The post Madison, Wisconsin Police Gun Down Homeless Violent Career Felon Allegedly Threatening Them with a Knife, Sparking Angry Protests Across City appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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La Crosse TribuneFamily remembers Corey Ruiz as loving father, son, calls shooting ‘execution’
“My son was an exceptional guy,” Ruiz’s mother Elsa Ruiz said through tears. “He was my love. He loved his daughter. He loved his family. He did not deserve taken out like that. They took my baby from me.”
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