Businesses, organizations support Madison community after Corey Ruiz shooting

The Corey Ruiz shooting: essential reading

Reading Time: 4 minutes A Madison police officer last week shot and killed Corey Ruiz during an attempted arrest on the city’s east side. The shooting renewed debates about race, policing and use of force, while also prompting broader conversations about homelessness and mental health. To help readers make sense of the fast-moving story, we’ve collected reporting from across Wisconsin that explains what happened, what’s next and why it matters. …

New details emerge about the moments before police shot Corey Ruiz

A witness account and a recording of police radio traffic help fill in some of the gaps in the public’s understanding of the moments before the shooting.

We talked to Milwaukee residents and others about the police killing of Corey Durell Ruiz. Here’s what they said.

Many in Milwaukee are still contemplating the death last week of Corey Durell Ruiz, 38, who was shot and killed by a Madison police officer. The shooting was captured on video, which was released to the public, and witnessed by several bystanders.  Madison Police Chief John Patterson has said officers were attempting to arrest Ruiz when he allegedly pulled a knife and injured an officer before he was shot several times.  The officer who fired t…

New Orleans rallies to demand justice for Corey Ruiz

New Orleans, LA — On Monday July 28, around 20 community members gathered outside the Hale Boggs Federal Building to demonstrate against the brutal murder of Corey Ruiz by police in Madison, Wisconsin. The action was called by the New Orleans Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NOAARPR). Protesters held signs calling for an end to police terror and demanding community control of the police. They chanted to demand accountability: “C…

Businesses, organizations support Madison community after Corey Ruiz shooting

Local businesses and organizations say they are trying to support the community as people process grief, anger and uncertainty.