Madison Officer in Fatal Shooting Under Investigation | Durham News

Madison police have named the officer involved in the fatal July shooting of a 38-year-old Black man, sparking days of protests and demands for racial justice. Officer Baitinger-Peterson, along with three others, is on paid administrative leave as the state investigates — no body camera footage exists. The victim’s family, represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, calls for charges, while police union leaders urge patience. Authorities say the man brandished a knife that injured Baitinger-Peterson, though details of his injuries remain undisclosed. The state’s probe has no set end date, and the Dane County District Attorney will decide whether to pursue charges. Community events were canceled or postponed amid unrest. 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/688d9c3ca8246ed6