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Madison police shoot and kill 38-year-old Corey Ruiz during arrest struggle

Jul 26, 2026

ABC News segment covers the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz by Madison police at a near-east-side intersection. It describes the initial call about checking car doors, a bike pursuit, a struggle involving four officers, a knife, failed Taser use, and three shots fired. Ruiz died at the hospital; the involved officer was injured. The report notes no body cameras, officers on leave, state DOJ homicide investigation, and a family press conference with attorney Ben Crump demanding charges.

▶ Source: ABC News

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Madison Police Chief John Patterson updates fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz

Jul 24, 2026

The segment covers a July 22, 2026, fatal shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. Police responded to a report of a man checking car doors; 38-year-old Corey Ruiz fled on a bicycle, leading to a struggle where he allegedly pulled a knife, injured an officer, and was shot after a failed taser attempt. The report notes the chief's press conference the following day was disrupted by protests, the officer's administrative leave, lack of body cameras on the involved officers, bystander video of the incident, and the family's retention of attorney Ben Crump. Wisconsin authorities are investigating the death as a homicide.

▶ Source: NPR