Officer Shot During Chase Ends in Death | Madison News

A Madison police officer, Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, is under investigation after a deadly confrontation during a July 22nd incident near South Baldwin and Williamson Streets. Officers responded to reports of car tampering and a possible burglary, cornered suspect Corey Ruiz on a bike, and a physical altercation ensued—Ruiz allegedly wielded a knife and injured Baitinger-Peterson. Two other officers attempted to subdue Ruiz with a Taser without success, prompting Baitinger-Peterson to fire his weapon, fatally striking Ruiz. Both officers were treated for injuries and released. The Wisconsin Department of Justice now leads the probe, and all involved officers are on administrative leave while the facts unfold. 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/35ef8b8cee27f271