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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|

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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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local1 month ago•12 min saved

Madison fatal police shooting triggers open homicide investigation

A fatal Madison police shooting on the near-east side is being treated as an open, active homicide investigation after a suspect in his 30s, Corey Ruiz, was shot by an officer during a detainment attempt; police say Ruiz was armed with a knife and injured an officer. The Wisconsin DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing witnesses and will present findings to the Dane County DA, with the officer’s identity expected soon. The police chief says the department will reexamine policies and training, and the mayor calls for transparency as protesters interrupted a press briefing.

via Channel 3000|

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