Officer Identified in Corey Ruiz Shooting | Milwaukee News

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

Madison police officer Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, with nearly 11 years on the force, has been officially named as the officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz during a July 22 attempted arrest. Footage from bystanders sparked immediate protests and an encampment at the scene, which took a tense city-led operation to clear on August 4. Ruiz, remembered for his love of music and personal struggles, was restrained by two other officers when the fatal shot was fired — though only one stun gun attempt is clearly visible in video. All four officers are on administrative leave as the state’s Division of…