Family hires Crump after deadly Madison police shooting

The family of Corey Ruiz has hired prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump to pursue accountability after a Madison police shooting. Crump says bystander video appears to show Ruiz was tased and taken to the ground before being shot multiple times at close range, including in the face, and he urges an examination of potential excessive force. Police say Ruiz fled on a bike, pulled a large knife, injured an officer, and that a taser was attempted but did not stop the confrontation before an officer fired; the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the open homicide investigation. Four officers were involved and placed on administrative leave, and authorities note the incident occurred in broad daylight in front of witnesses; Madison officers do not wear body cameras. Protests and vigils followed, with community leaders and Crump calling for transparency and the release of all footage from squad cars and bystanders. The case has drawn national attention due to Crump’s involvement and comparisons to other high-profile policing cases.