Madison Police Shooting Remains Under Independent State Investigation
A man died after a Madison police shooting July 22. Wisconsin DOJ investigators were still reviewing the case, with no substantive update reported July 24.
A man died after a Madison police shooting July 22. Wisconsin DOJ investigators were still reviewing the case, with no substantive update reported July 24.
Madison police and fire personnel tested command, communications and mass-casualty response during an unannounced exercise at Journey Middle School on July 17, 2026.
The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the fatal July 22 shooting of Corey Ruiz as Madison officials face protests, scrutiny and questions about missing body-camera footage.
Madison postponed a community listening session and changed or canceled summer events after the fatal July 22 police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
Madison police are seeking $414,784 over three years for a phased body-camera rollout, but the request is not approved and operating costs, records rules and oversight remain unresolved.
Madison police and fire officials presented future staffing, station, apparatus and equipment priorities that could shape city budgets, but no final spending or hiring commitments were approved.
Madison police reported that Corey Ruiz was fatally shot during an altercation with officers near Williamson and South Baldwin streets on July 22. City and state oversight investigations are pending, and a Public Safety Review Committee meeting is scheduled for Aug. 12.
A Madison police officer fatally shot Corey Ruiz on July 22 near a busy Willy Street-area intersection. The shooting, captured in part on cellphone video, has prompted protests, changes to summer events and a call from the family’s attorney for criminal charges.
Madison residents face a continuing street closure, bus diversions and event disruptions as the state investigates a fatal police shooting and a body-camera plan awaits council action.