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local27 days ago•5 min saved

Sharpton leads eulogy as Madison confronts Corey Ruiz police shooting

At a Madison funeral for Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man fatally shot by a city officer, Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy as activists demand accountability. The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the shooting and four officers are on leave; the shooter was identified as Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, who was reportedly injured after Ruiz allegedly pulled a knife during an attempted arrest. The case followed days of protests and an encampment near the Capitol that was cleared, with an independent autopsy results expected.

via WPR|

#al-sharpton #corey-ruiz #doj-investigation

usnews27 days ago•3 min saved

Madison Funeral for Corey Ruiz Sparks Scrutiny of Police Tactics

Corey Ruiz, 38, was fatally shot by four Madison police officers after a knife confrontation; his open-casket funeral in Madison drew protests and remarks from civil rights leaders Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, while a state investigation continues with no arrests, raising questions about why lethal force was used after Tasers were deployed.

via NBC News|

#corey-ruiz #funeral #madison

local1 month ago•1 min saved

Madison Officer Identified in Fatal July Shooting of Corey Ruiz

State officials named Kiel Baitinger-Peterson as the Madison police officer who fatally shot 38-year-old Corey Ruiz during an attempted arrest on July 22 after Ruiz allegedly injured an officer with a knife; four officers were involved, with two restraining Ruiz and a stun-gun attempt that failed, and bystander footage amid protests prompted an encampment that was cleared later. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating and all officers are on administrative leave, with Ruiz’s family represented by Ben Crump.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#corey-ruiz #local #madison-wisconsin

local1 month ago•11 min saved

DOJ Names Madison Officer in Corey Ruiz Fatal Shooting

The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation identified the Madison police officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz after Ruiz brandished a knife during a confrontation with police. Officer Kiel Baitinger-Peterson fired following two prior taser attempts by other officers. Ruiz died at a local hospital; another officer was injured. Four officers were placed on administrative leave as the DCI leads the investigation with help from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, and Sun Prairie Police Department, and will forward findings to the Dane County DA.

via Channel 3000|

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politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Madison Protests Fueled by Socialist Groups After Corey Ruiz Shooting

A Fox News Digital investigation finds that a coalition of left-wing groups—including Freedom Inc., the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and Freedom Road Socialist Organization—helped organize and sustain demonstrations and an encampment in Madison after Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by police; the protests escalated into clashes, arrests and memorial displays, with organizers publicly demanding the officer’s arrest and claiming to have bailed out dozens of protesters as the Wisconsin DOJ investigates the shooting.

via Fox News|

#corey-ruiz #freedom-inc #madison-protests

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Family pleads for peace as Madison clears encampment tied to Corey Ruiz death

The family of Corey Ruiz, 38, who was shot by a Madison police officer on July 22 after police said he was armed with a knife, is asking for peace as an encampment at the Williamson and Baldwin intersection—which blocked traffic for nearly two weeks—was cleared by city crews. The family says they did not organize or approve the encampment or a statement released in their name and urged a peaceful pursuit of accountability. Memorial plans are being considered, a GoFundMe has been set up to fund mental health services and grief counseling (not legal or funeral expenses), and attorney Ben Crump represents the family.

via WMTV 15 NEWS|

#corey-ruiz #encampment #local

local1 month ago•1 min saved

East Washington Ave Reopens in Madison After Protest-Linked Closure

East Washington Avenue in Madison was closed in both directions between Baldwin and Dickinson streets late Tuesday due to protesters and reopened by about 1:44 a.m. Wednesday after police blocked the roadway and crews cleared the area near Williamson and South Baldwin, following the dismantling of a memorial encampment for Corey Ruiz; 16 people were booked into Dane County Jail during the incident.

via WMTV 15 NEWS|

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local1 month ago•16 min saved

Madison encampment items moved to Demetral Park as Ruiz's circle weighs in

After the Williamson Street encampment was cleared, belongings were relocated to Demetral Park for pickup with city staff on site through August 5; unclaimed items will be moved to the Parks Division and disposed after 45 days. Friends of Corey Ruiz say the movement should shift beyond memorials toward durable solutions for unhoused residents.

via WKOW|

#corey-ruiz #demetral-park #encampment

local-news1 month ago•14 min saved

Madison clears encampment tied to Corey Ruiz shooting as mayor urges steady progress

Madison officials cleared an encampment at the Williamson–Baldwin site where Corey Ruiz was shot, after about two weeks of efforts to resolve the situation peacefully. City staff offered hotel lodging to roughly 50 homeless people, with a majority accepting and about 10 moved into hotel rooms on Monday, while some encampment members threw rocks and fires prompting police intervention. The mayor urged sustainable, community-focused change, asked protesters to keep businesses and homes accessible, and said the city is cooperating with the Wisconsin DOJ investigation and will turn over relevant materials to the Office of the Independent Monitor when allowed by state law.

via Channel 3000|

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local-news1 month ago•14 min saved

Madison clears encampment at Corey Ruiz shooting site as traffic resumes

Madison police and city agencies cleared the encampment at the Williamson and Baldwin streets site where Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by a police officer, with Williamson Street reopening to traffic around 9 a.m. The operation began around 5 a.m.; four people were detained early on, rising to ten by 7 a.m., as a core group blocked access to the memorial. One protester was injured and another declined treatment. Residents were offered hotel shelter, and belongings were moved to Demetral Field. The Wisconsin DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation is evaluating the shooting and will forward findings to the Dane County DA to determine charges.

via Channel 3000|

#corey-ruiz #encampment #local-news

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Madison encampment end call tests city balance between mourning and safety

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway urged an end to the Williamson and South Baldwin encampment formed after the July 22 shooting of Corey Ruiz, but the site remains barricaded with tents, vehicles, and makeshift amenities as residents, businesses, and protesters voice safety concerns; city officials seek a respectful transition and memorial preservation while a state DOJ investigation into the shooting continues.

via The Cap Times|

#corey-ruiz #encampment #homelessness

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Madison mayor urges safe dismantling of Corey Ruiz memorial barricade

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway called for a respectful transition of the Corey Ruiz memorial encampment at the Williamson and South Baldwin intersection, saying the barricades must come down to restore access and safety while the Wisconsin Department of Justice conducts an independent investigation. She highlighted ongoing opportunities for criminal justice reform, noted the encampment’s disruption to nearby traffic and services, and urged support for unhoused residents through the Bartillon shelter, with plans to preserve or relocate memorial items and establish a permanent memorial in coordination with Ruiz’s family.

via WMTV 15 NEWS|

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us-news1 month ago•28 min saved

Corey Ruiz Death Sparks CRAZ Blockade in Madison

Black Lives Matter and other protesters have blockaded two blocks of Willy Street in downtown Madison after Corey Ruiz, an armed felon who had knifed a police officer, was fatally shot by police. The demonstrators have dubbed the area the Corey Ruiz Autonomous Zone (CRAZ), echoed by city officials who are providing portable toilets and other resources as the two-block intersection remains closed. Locals describe the occupation as disruptive and unlawful, while activists draw attention to Ruiz’s long criminal history (at least 25 cases dating back to 2007) and the police shooting that has become a flashpoint, with nightly protests continuing.

via nypost.com|

#blm #corey-ruiz #madison-wisconsin

local1 month ago•15 min saved

Madison Police Oversight Board to hold press conference after Corey Ruiz shooting

Madison's Police Civilian Oversight Board announced a 4:30 p.m. press conference at the Social Justice Center following the July 22 fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz; board members and several community groups will attend, WKOW will livestream the event, and the Office of the Independent Police Monitor has begun an independent review of the shooting. Board chair Maia Pearson emphasized transparency and accountability to rebuild community trust. The press conference has concluded.

via WKOW|

#corey-ruiz #independent-review #local

usnews1 month ago•27 min saved

Madison Crowds Rally Over Police-Involved Death of Homeless Ex-Con Corey Ruiz

Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Madison on Friday to condemn the police shooting of Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old homeless ex-con who allegedly stabbed a police officer. The demonstration, from Williamson Street to the MPD headquarters, disrupted traffic and included confrontations with diners as activists chanted anti-police slogans; Ruiz was killed during a Wednesday confrontation with officers, with video showing a three-officer struggle during which shots were fired.

via New York Post|

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