Wisconsin Public Radio

A protester confronts a Madison police officer standing in the intersection where Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by an officer as the police and other workers clean the area and re-open it to traffic Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Madison, Wis.

Madison clears encampment at police shooting site, arrests 7

Madison police arrested at least seven people early Tuesday morning as officials moved to clear out an encampment at the site where a Madison police officer shot Corey Ruiz on July 22. Additionally, a total of 10 people have been cited, according to a Madison police spokesperson.

Corey Ruiz’s daughter, right, is embraced as she attends a vigil in memory of her father Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Madison, Wis. Ruiz was shot and killed by Madison police Wednesday afternoon.

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Friends, family and neighbors mourn Madison man killed by police

Wisconsin Public Radio

Hundreds of people gathered Thursday night for a vigil at the spot where a Madison police officer fatally shot 38-year-old Corey Ruiz the day before.

Protesters approach attendees of a Concerts on the Square event in Madison

Madison protesters shut down Capitol concert after police shoot, kill man with knife

Wisconsin Public Radio

A Madison police officer shot and killed a man after that man produced a knife, Madison Police Chief John Patterson said.