'Corey matters': The Rev. Al Sharpton gives eulogy for Madison man killed by police

Key Points:

• Mourners gathered at Fountain of Life Covenant Church in Madison to honor Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man fatally shot by a city police officer on July 22, with civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy.
• Sharpton criticized city officials for lacking courage and morality compared to young activists protesting Ruiz's death, emphasizing the community’s fight against violence and hate.
• Following Ruiz’s shooting, protests and a large encampment formed near the site, which was later cleared by the city citing safety and local impact concerns; the Ruiz family called for peace and did not authorize the encampment.
• Four Madison police officers, including identified shooter Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, are on leave as Wisconsin’s DOJ investigates the incident, which involved Ruiz pulling out a knife during an attempted arrest.
• Ruiz’s family highlighted his struggles with mental health, addiction, and homelessness, criticizing the system and city officials for failing him and not offering condolences; attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, plans to release an independent autopsy soon.