A Madison police officer shot and killed 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, sparking protests. The incident was captured on cellphone video circulating online. Advocates for the Black community identified the man as Black, emphasizing the trauma of another fatal encounter between police and a Black individual.
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victim's Age | Broad Agreement | Man in his 30s killed by police | |
| Officer's Weapon Use | Broad Agreement | Officer used taser before shooting man with knife. | |
| Officer's Race | Broad Agreement | Officer's race not released by police. |
Victim's Age
Broad AgreementMan in his 30s killed by police
Officer's Weapon Use
Broad AgreementOfficer used taser before shooting man with knife.
Officer's Race
Broad AgreementOfficer's race not released by police.
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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, the suspect 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 the man. 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.
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