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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Madison, WI: Struggle to get justice for Corey Ruiz continues
Madison, WI – Three days after the brutal July 22 murder of Corey Ruiz by the Madison Police Department, the city continues to mourn. At the intersection of Williamson and Baldwin, protesters are still occupying the street. Hundreds of candles and flowers cover the ground where his life was stolen. All four roads are blocked by barricades and city trucks. The sentiment is firm that they will not leave until justice is achieved. As the sun beats …
A black man was killed during a police approach in the city of Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, in the United States. The action was recorded on video and the images provoked protests against the violence of the corporation. The shooting death of Corey Ruiz viralized on social networks, rekindling part of the indignation that arose after the death of George Floyd by the police in Minnesota in 2020, and other cases that raised questions about r…
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