Madison Erupts in Protests After Police Killing of Corey Ruiz
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Madison, Wisconsin, officials on Thursday named Corey Ruiz as the man who died after an officer-involved shooting on July 22. The identification came during a press conference that was repeatedly disrupted by protesters, signaling the depth of anger in the community. Videos of the attempted arrest and shooting, reviewed and verified by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network, show three officers struggling with Ruiz. In the footage, officers can be heard yelling “he’s got a knife.” Another officer approaches and shouts “Taser” before attempting to use a stun gun. Ruiz appears to fall — or is pulled down — and while he is on the ground, one officer shoots him three times. A second officer briefly covers her mouth with her hand.
The killing has reignited debates over police use of force and accountability, particularly in a city that has seen previous high-profile officer-involved shootings. Madison police have not yet released the officers’ body camera footage or the identities of the officers involved, fueling demands for transparency. Protesters gathered outside the Dane County Courthouse and marched through downtown streets, holding signs reading “Justice for Corey” and “Who Polices the Police?” Community leaders have called for an independent investigation, while the police department says it is cooperating with state and federal reviews.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Protests for Corey Ruiz