Man Dead in Madison Police Chase | Madison News

A man in his thirties died in a tense confrontation with Madison police after a high-speed bike chase through the Marquette neighborhood. Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity, but when they tried to make contact, the man fled on a bicycle, leading them through backyards. The chase ended near Baldwin and Williamson streets, where he was separated from his bike and a violent struggle erupted. He pulled out a switchblade, injuring one officer. A Taser failed to subdue him, prompting the officer to fire his weapon — the only one discharged during the incident. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital around 4 PM. Another officer was also injured, though the extent is unclear. All four officers involved are on administrative leave as the Department of Justice investigates. Police acknowledge online videos but stress that other footage exists and will be reviewed. The chief expressed condolences to the family and warned that online clips don’t tell the whole story — especially when a deadly weapon was involved. 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/858755a1e8a54232