Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot by Madison Officer, Protests Erupt

In Madison, Wisconsin, a knife-wielding man was fatally shot by a police officer after a struggle during an attempt to arrest him for a report of someone checking vehicle doors. A stun gun failed to stop the suspect; body cameras were not used in this incident. Four officers were placed on administrative leave. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation leads the independent probe, with local agencies assisting, as officials vow transparency. Protests followed the shooting.