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Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by Madison police officers in the middle of the afternoon on a well-known city street.

Madison police officers shot and killed Corey Ruiz in the middle of the afternoon on a well-known city street. Local organizers are now calling for community control over the police force, including the authority to hire and fire officers. The incident has prompted a significant community response, with a memorial for Corey Ruiz at the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin streets growing into a full-fledged encampment. This site is now protected on all four sides by impromptu barricades. The community response reflects a growing demand for accountability and local oversight in the police department.

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