Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Protesters demand justice after police shooting in Wisconsin
In Madison, Wisconsin, a man named Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by police after they stopped him for looking into parked cars.
People saw the incident and shared it on social media, which made many people angry, especially because it reminded them of other times when police have hurt or killed Black people.
Hundreds of people gathered to protest and demand that the police officers be punished.
The police say that Ruiz had a knife and that the officers were trying to stop him when one of them shot him.
Now, a special group is investigating what happened.
Corey Ruiz, identified as Black, was shot dead by police in Madison, Wisconsin.
The incident was captured on video and shared widely on social media.
Protesters gathered demanding justice and accountability for the police officers involved.
Police reported that Ruiz was armed with a knife and had injured an officer.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent homicide investigation.
- Who
- Corey Ruiz, a Black man, and Madison police officers
- What
- A police shooting of Corey Ruiz during an altercation
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Why
- Ruiz was reportedly armed with a knife and involved in suspicious activities
Protesters' Perspective
Police Perspective
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters believe the police used excessive force and should be held accountable.
Police Perspective
Police claim the officer acted in self-defense as Ruiz was armed with a knife.
- Victim
- Corey Ruiz
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Date of Incident
- July 23
- Investigating Body
- Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation
- Reason for Police Stop
- Reports of a person looking into parked cars and an unlawful entry into a home