Madison Rallies Against Police Violence Following Fatal Shooting
WHO:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old man, was fatally shot by police.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Madison Police Chief John Patterson provided details about the incident.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Ruiz's family retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to examine the shooting.
WHAT:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - A few dozen people marched through Madison on July 25, engaging in chants and songs, including a rendition of "America the Beautiful" by the Raging Grannies of Madison.
CNN - The Madison Public Market's grand opening was postponed due to threats of protests, and AtwoodFest, scheduled for Saturday, was canceled in response to the shooting.
CNN - The downtown farmers market, which attracts about 20,000 people each week, closed early at 10 a.m. on July 25 in solidarity with protesters.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - A vigil at the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin streets included chalk writing, signs, flowers, candles, tents, foldable chairs, fires, a portable toilet, and mattresses.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Protesters engaged in chants and songs, including a rendition of "America the Beautiful" by the Raging Grannies of Madison.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Blockades consisting of cars, garbage cans, wood planks, traffic cones, mattresses, wooden pallets, and furniture were used to block off Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The City of Madison announced that the street closures will continue until further notice.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Protests occurred in Madison following the shooting of Corey Ruiz.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Protesters engaged in chants and songs, including "America the Beautiful."
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The Madison Public Market postponed its grand opening, originally scheduled for July 23.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - AtwoodFest, an annual music festival, was canceled in response to the shooting.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The Dane County Farmer's Market closed early at 10 a.m. due to protests.
NY Post - Hundreds of demonstrators marched through downtown Madison to protest Ruiz's killing.
WHERE:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Protests took place at the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin streets in Madison.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The Madison Public Market is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The Dane County Farmer's Market takes place on Capitol Square in Madison.
WHEN:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Corey Ruiz was shot on July 22.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Protests continued on July 25.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The Madison Public Market's grand opening was postponed from July 23.
WHY:
CNN - The shooting of Corey Ruiz has prompted renewed calls for police reforms and forced the city to address racial justice issues, as expressed by Black activist Clyde Mayberry.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The protests were sparked by the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz by police during an altercation.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The incident involved Ruiz allegedly drawing a knife and injuring an officer, prompting the officer to fire their weapon.
HOW:
CNN - Madison Police Chief John Patterson allowed protesters to overtake a news conference he was leading, responding calmly to their questions and criticisms.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Footage of the shooting captured by bystanders showed a white officer firing three shots at a Black man on the ground, leading to criticism and calls for police reform.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - The police attempted to arrest Ruiz, who was suspected of stealing bicycles and trying to enter unlocked vehicles.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Footage of the shooting captured by bystanders spread online, leading to criticism and calls for police reform.
(UPDATED July 26, 2026 19:23 UTC)
In Madison, a few dozen people marched through the streets, engaging in chants and songs, including a heartfelt rendition of "America the Beautiful" by the Raging Grannies. The grand opening of the Madison Public Market has been postponed due to threats of protests, and AtwoodFest, scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled in light of recent events, including the early closure of the downtown farmers market in solidarity with protesters. The shooting of Corey Ruiz has sparked renewed calls for police reforms, with Madison Police Chief John Patterson responding to protesters' questions and criticisms during a news conference.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 17:16 UTC)
A vigil at the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin streets in Madison has drawn a crowd, featuring chalk writing, signs, flowers, and even a portable toilet as protesters chant and sing, including a rendition of "America the Beautiful" by the Raging Grannies. Blockades made of cars, garbage cans, and wooden pallets have been set up to block off the streets, with the City of Madison announcing that these closures will remain in effect until further notice. This gathering follows footage that captured a white officer firing three shots at a Black man on the ground, sparking criticism and renewed calls for police reform.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 16:19 UTC)
In Madison, a 38-year-old man named Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by police during an altercation, which has led to significant protests in the area. Demonstrators marched through downtown, chanting and singing, while the Madison Public Market postponed its grand opening and AtwoodFest was canceled in response to the incident. Ruiz's family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to investigate the shooting, which reportedly occurred after Ruiz allegedly drew a knife and injured an officer during an attempted arrest.