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Family pleads for peace as Madison clears encampment tied to Corey Ruiz death
local19 days ago

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
Madison clears encampment at Corey Ruiz shooting site as traffic resumes
local-news21 days ago

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
Madison encampment end call tests city balance between mourning and safety
local23 days ago

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
Madison Mayor Pushes to Dismantle Post-Police Shooting Encampment
local-news23 days ago

Madison Mayor Pushes to Dismantle Post-Police Shooting Encampment

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway called for dismantling the encampment at Williamson and Baldwin streets formed after a police shooting, saying it is unsafe and unsustainable and could cost the city hundreds of thousands in overtime and staffing; she urged removing barricades, relocating obstructing vehicles, preserving memorial items, and redesigning the traffic pattern, and indicated possible funding for police body cameras in the 2027 budget.

via Channel 3000|
#budget#encampment#local-news
Madison encampment could drain city funds amid budget crunch
local-news24 days ago

Madison encampment could drain city funds amid budget crunch

The encampment at Williamson and Baldwin streets in Madison, set up after the Corey Ruiz shooting, could cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars as overtime and staffing bills accumulate; Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says the total depends on how long it lasts, and the city may need to amend its tight 2027 budget, which already has about an $11 million gap and 2% cuts across agencies, while residents voice concerns about safety and disruption as officials rely on city staff rather than police cars to monitor the site.

via Channel 3000|
#budget#encampment#local-news
Berkeley Warns of Rat-Borne Leptospirosis at Harrison Street Encampment, Urges Relocation and Rodent Control
health7 months ago

Berkeley Warns of Rat-Borne Leptospirosis at Harrison Street Encampment, Urges Relocation and Rodent Control

Berkeley health officials warned after animals at a Harrison Street homeless encampment tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease spread by rats and capable of affecting dogs and humans. Residents are urged to relocate at least a third of a mile away due to ongoing rat infestations and transmission risk; dog and free-roaming cat owners are advised to vaccinate pets. Precautions include avoiding water in Codornices Creek and nearby standing water. Authorities are investigating the outbreak; cleanup and ongoing rodent control are expected to take about 30 days, but a federal injunction prevents full encampment clearance at Harrison Street as investigators work to curb spread to the surrounding area.

via KTVU|
#berkeley#encampment#health
Berkeley Leptospirosis Outbreak Ties Dogs and Rats at Northwest Encampment
public-safety7 months ago

Berkeley Leptospirosis Outbreak Ties Dogs and Rats at Northwest Encampment

Berkeley health officials warn of a leptospirosis outbreak linked to the Northwest Berkeley encampment near Eighth and Harrison, with two infected dogs detected last November and rats testing positive in Alameda County for the first time in five years; officials say the outbreak could persist until the camp is fully vacated for about 30 days to eradicate rat burrows, and have urged caution around standing water while offering dog vaccine vouchers as legal challenges over encampment removals continue.

via Berkeleyside|
#berkeley#encampment#leptospirosis
Multiple shootings injure dozens at Minneapolis homeless encampments
local-news11 months ago

Multiple shootings injure dozens at Minneapolis homeless encampments

Seven people were wounded in a shooting at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis, with three suffering life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred near Lake Street and South 28th Avenue, following another shooting earlier that day. Authorities are investigating possible connections between the two shootings, and the city responded by dismantling the encampment, citing safety concerns. The owner of the property and city officials criticized the move, highlighting ongoing tensions around homelessness and public safety.

via MPR News|
#encampment#homelessness#local-news
Family of Homeless Man Killed in Atlanta Encampment Sues City
local-news1 year ago

Family of Homeless Man Killed in Atlanta Encampment Sues City

The family of Cornelius Taylor, who was killed when a bulldozer crushed his tent during a city sweep of a homeless encampment in Atlanta, filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging negligence for failing to check if anyone was inside the tents before clearing them. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for more humane treatment of homeless individuals, highlighting ongoing issues with homelessness and city policies.

via The Guardian|
#atlanta#bulldozer#encampment