Key facts
- A police officer fatally shot a man in Madison, Wisconsin.
- The man was armed with a knife and injured at least one officer during a struggle.
- Cellphone footage of the incident has circulated widely.
- The deceased was identified as Black by community advocates and media.
- Governor Tony Evers has called for transparency and accountability.
- Protests and vigils have taken place in Madison demanding justice.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, demanding police accountability after an officer fatally shot a man, identified by community advocates as Black, during an incident captured on video. Police stated the man, Corey Ruiz, was armed with a knife and injured at least one of the four officers involved before the fatal shooting occurred. The incident has reignited outrage over police use of force and racial disparities, drawing parallels to the 2020 killing of George Floyd. Governor Tony Evers has called for transparency and accountability in the investigation, while protesters have demanded the officers involved be jailed. The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the independent homicide investigation.