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Madison Halts Festivals Over Police Shooting | Philadelphia News
Madison’s summer just got darker — and louder — after a police shooting of Corey Ruiz, a Black or Latino man, reignited racial justice demands in a city already wrestling with deep divides. This marks the third fatal shooting in the same neighborhood since 2012, forcing organizers to cancel festivals and concerts as protesters shut down normalcy to push for accountability. While police chief tries to calm tensions, the Ruiz family’s attorney calls for criminal charges — and the community’s refusal to return to “business as usual” sends a powerful message: justice isn’t optional. Listen in…
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