Governor’s Race Amid Police Shooting Probe | Madison News

A man was fatally shot by Madison police during a struggle allegedly involving a knife — just weeks before Wisconsin’s primary election. With no body cameras worn by officers (due to city council’s rejection of funding last year), the incident has ignited political firestorm. Every gubernatorial candidate is demanding an independent investigation, with some, like State Rep. Francesca Hong, calling the death an “execution.” Republican Tom Tiffany cites state law, though he wasn’t its primary author. Others — including Kelda Roys, Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, and David Crowley — are pushing for transparency. Governor Tony Evers joins the call. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is now leading the official probe — and this high-stakes case is poised to dominate campaign discourse as voters demand answers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52a7134ee1512324