Wisconsin officials open investigation into fatal police shooting
Summary
Wisconsin officials have started a homicide investigation into the police shooting of Corey Ruiz, 38, during an incident in Madison. Police say Ruiz was shot after pulling out a knife during a struggle with officers. The officers involved are on leave, and the investigation will be led by the state Justice Department.Key Facts
- Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, after a struggle involving a knife.
- Four officers confronted Ruiz after police were called about a person trying to enter parked cars.
- Ruiz reportedly fled on a bike before being stopped and involved in the struggle with officers.
- An officer was injured during the incident, and a taser was used but was not effective.
- The injured officer fired three shots that fatally wounded Ruiz.
- None of the officers were wearing body cameras at the time.
- All officers involved have been placed on administrative leave during the investigation.
- The state Justice Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is leading the probe and will release the name of the officer who fired.
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