Madison Racial Justice Protests Erupt | Global News

A police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has ignited fierce racial tensions as Corey Ruiz, Black or Latino, was killed by an officer — the third fatal shooting in the same neighborhood since 2012. Protests erupted, forcing cancellations of major summer events including a capitol concert and a neighborhood festival, while activists demand systemic reform. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump calls for criminal charges, and police chief attempts to de-escalate by letting protesters lead a press conference. Amid economic concerns for local vendors, the city confronts its deep racial divides — even as it remains predominantly white — as residents push for accountability and justice. 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/b87d77f1692f09db