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Officer in Madison Shooting Identified | Lafayette Louisiana News
Madison police have named the officer involved in the fatal July shooting of a 38-year-old Black man, sparking protests and calls for justice as the state investigates whether the suspect brandished a knife that injured the officer—despite attempts to use a Taser. The officer, Baitinger-Peterson, remains on paid leave along with three others, while attorney Ben Crump demands charges, contrasting with the police union’s plea for patience. With no body camera footage available, the investigation’s outcome—and whether charges will follow—is still uncertain, as community tensions ripple through…
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