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Family of man who was shot and killed by Madison police says he was ‘exceptional man’
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Josh Skluzacek , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The mother of a man shot and killed by Madison police said Corey Ruiz was an exceptional man who loved his daughter and the rest of his family. “He was my love. He loved his daughter, he loved his family. He did not deserve to be taken out like that. They took my baby from me...
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Key takeaway (AP) — The mother of a man shot and killed by Madison police said Corey Ruiz was an exceptional man who loved his daughter and the rest of his family.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The shooting of Corey Ruiz by Madison police has sparked a heated debate about police accountability and the use of force. While this incident occurred outside of Minneapolis, it resonates with local concerns about public safety and law enforcement practices. In Minneapolis, the use of body-worn cameras by police officers has been a topic of discussion, with many advocating for their implementation to increase transparency and accountability. The fact that Madison does not require its police to use body-worn cameras highlights the variability in policing practices across different cities. As the investigation into Ruiz's death unfolds, Minneapolis residents may be watching to see how the city of Madison responds to calls for greater accountability and whether this incident will lead to changes in policing practices that could have implications for other cities, including Minneapolis. The presence of civil rights attorney Ben Crump in this case also draws parallels to similar cases in Minneapolis, where concerns about racial justice and policing have been at the forefront of community discussions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The mother of a man shot and killed by Madison police said Corey Ruiz was an exceptional man who loved his daughter and the rest of his family. “He was my love. He loved his daughter, he loved his family. He did not deserve to be taken out like that. They took my baby from me...
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