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Funeral held for Black man fatally shot by Madison police
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by Madison police last month after a struggle during which he pulled out a knife; officers attempted to use a Taser before resorting to lethal force.
- The incident, captured on bystander video, sparked protests and renewed criticism of police tactics toward people of color in Madison, with civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton attending Ruiz’s funeral.
- Ruiz’s mother described him as homeless and mistreated, emphasizing his humanity, while Sharpton highlighted the broader issue of police violence against Black individuals.
- The investigation into Ruiz’s death is ongoing, with no arrests made yet; the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation is handling the case before it is reviewed by the District Attorney.
- Ruiz had a criminal record and struggled with mental health issues, according to family, and his death has deeply affected his teenage daughter, who passes the memorial daily on her way to school.
