A Madison police officer shot and killed Corey Ruiz, a man in his 30s who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest, according to Madison Police Chief John Patterson. The incident occurred on a city street near the state Capitol, captured on cellphone video circulating online. Three gunshots can be heard on the footage.
Key Takeaways
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man in his 30s who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest near the state Capitol. Protesters disrupted a news conference, demanding justice for Corey Ruiz, identified by officials as homeless. The shooting occurred during an attempted vehicle break-in response.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protesters' Actions | 0 Differences | PBS reports protesters disrupted news conference | ▼ |
| Victim's Identity | Broad Agreement | Corey Ruiz, homeless resident in his 30s | |
| Incident Location | Broad Agreement | Intersection near the state Capitol in Madison's Marquette neighborhood | |
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | Shot by police officer during arrest attempt | |
| Officer's Action | Broad Agreement | Officer shot Ruiz after being injured with a knife |
Protesters' Actions
▼PBS reports protesters disrupted news conference
Victim's Identity
Broad AgreementCorey Ruiz, homeless resident in his 30s
Incident Location
Broad AgreementIntersection near the state Capitol in Madison's Marquette neighborhood
Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementShot by police officer during arrest attempt
Officer's Action
Broad AgreementOfficer shot Ruiz after being injured with a knife
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The man was identified by advocates for the Black community as Black. Brandi Grayson of Urban Triage expressed grief and anger over another fatal encounter between police and a Black individual in Madison. 'Another Black man is dead on a Madison street, and our community watched him die before we even knew his name,' she said.
Protests erupted near the scene, with crowds chanting 'Arrest the cops!' and holding vigils. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers called for transparency and accountability in the investigation. The shooting occurred while officers responded to calls of someone attempting to enter parked vehicles. The suspect fled on a bike before being confronted by police.
During the struggle, Ruiz pulled out a knife and injured an officer. A taser was deployed but proved unsuccessful. The same officer who was injured fired his weapon, killing Ruiz. Another officer was also injured, though not by the knife. All four officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation.
Protesters burst into a Thursday news conference about the police shooting, taking the microphone from the police chief and arguing with some attendees who said they wanted to hear more about the investigation. The group of roughly 20 protesters disrupted the event at the Madison police station shortly after Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Common Council President Sabrina Madison identified Ruiz as a homeless resident.
Police Chief John Patterson stepped away from the microphone when the protesters were shouting, and one man in the group took his spot at the podium. The event quickly devolved into a shouting match. One protester held a sign saying 'Corrupt cops deserve to die too!!!'. Moments earlier, the mayor said the shooting will be 'rigorously investigated.'
'It does not matter who you are or what your past is, you should not lose your life as a result of an encounter with law enforcement,' Satya Rhodes-Conway said. Madison added that Ruiz could have been her brother because he was homeless and often rode a bike.
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