Corey Ruiz Shooting Sparks City Outcry | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

A 38-year-old man named Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by Madison police during a tense arrest attempt after he pulled out a knife; one officer was also injured in the exchange. Despite multiple attempts—including a failed Taser deployment—officers were unable to subdue him. The investigation is now under the Division of Criminal Investigation, while protests erupted during a press conference and viral videos have intensified public outcry. A vigil is planned for Thursday at the scene, as community tensions rise and officials stress that no life should be lost during an encounter with law…