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July 23, 2026
Corey Ruiz Shot and Killed by Police in Madison During Struggle
- Corey Ruiz, in his 30s, was shot by police after allegedly pulling a knife during a struggle with officers responding to reports of attempted thefts.
- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and City Council President Sabrina Madison called for rigorous investigation and police reform during a heated press conference interrupted by protesters.
- The Wisconsin Department of Justice is leading an independent investigation, with all officers involved placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.
8 Sources
- Deadly police shooting of Black man sends angry crowds marching on Wisconsin CapitolJul 23, 2026 at 7:24 AM · Independent
- Wisconsin police shooting fuels anger in community and leaves questions on how the ‘execution’ happenedJul 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM · Independent
- Man Fatally Shot by Police in Wisconsin’s Capital, Stirring ProtestsJul 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM · NYT
- Fatal police shooting in Wisconsin sparks investigation, protestJul 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM · The Hill
- Wisconsin governor calls for transparency after Madison officer fatally shoots man with knifeJul 23, 2026 at 1:46 PM · Independent
- As tensions rise in Madison after deadly police shooting, victim is identifiedJul 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM · NBC
- Wisconsin shooting victim identified as Corey Ruiz as protesters take over press conference demanding answers about police ‘execution’Jul 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM · Independent
- Wisconsin protesters demand justice for man shot dead by policeJul 24, 2026 at 12:57 AM · Reuters