Officer Identified in Anthony Ruiz Shooting | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Madison police have named the officer involved in the fatal July shooting of Anthony Ruiz, sparking nationwide protests and raising urgent questions about racial justice and police accountability. Officer Baitinger-Peterson, along with three colleagues, is on paid administrative leave as the Wisconsin Department of Justice investigates — claiming Ruiz brandished a knife after officers failed to subdue him with a Taser. The family’s attorney demands charges, while the police union urges patience and privacy. With no body camera footage available, the investigation remains shrouded in…