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The Madison Williamson Street police shooting

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A Madison police officer fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest on Williamson Street on July 22, 2026, and hundreds protested at the state capitol. The Wisconsin DOJ investigation remains open; no findings or final disposition are reported.

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    1. Update 11 Dead, 1 Officer Wounded, No Body Cam: Madison Shooting Brings Hundreds to the Square

    The story so far

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      1 Dead, 1 Officer Wounded, No Body Cam: Madison Shooting Brings Hundreds to the Square

      Corey Ruiz, identified by the mayor, was killed by a Madison police officer during a knife confrontation on Williamson Street on July 22. The state is now investigating a city with no officer-worn cameras and a long use-of-force history.

      Still open after this report

      • Exact time of the shooting, number of shots fired, and whether a taser was deployed.
      • Whether all officers on scene have been placed on paid administrative leave.
      • The race of the victim; AP references demands for an end to racial injustice but the provided text does not state Ruiz's race.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    People

    • Satya Rhodes-ConwayAmerican politician1 report
    • Tony EversGovernor of Wisconsin since 20191 report

    Places

    • MarquetteMarquette, Madison, WI, USA1 report
    • Williamson StreetWilliamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA1 report
    • Wisconsin State Capitol2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53702, USA1 report

    Every outlet we read on this story

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