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Protester interrupts Madison police briefing after deadly shooting
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- A police briefing in Wisconsin discussing the fatal shooting of homeless man Corey Durell Ruiz was disrupted by protesters who seized the podium and denounced police and systemic oppression.
- Ruiz, 38, was shot after allegedly injuring an officer with a knife during a struggle following reports of theft; he had a long criminal history spanning nearly 30 years.
- City officials, including Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and Council President Sabrina Madison, called for rigorous investigation, accountability, and questioned why officers involved in fatal shootings are not immediately detained.
- Police stated that after Ruiz was caught and struggled with officers, he pulled out a knife and injured an officer, leading a veteran officer to open fire; four officers were involved, with all placed on administrative leave.
- The incident has sparked protests accusing law enforcement of excessive force, invoking the memory of George Floyd, and demanding transparency and justice in the ongoing investigation.
