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The officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man in Madison, Wisconsin, has been identified as Baitinger-Peterson — and the case is igniting national conversations about racial justice and police accountability. Caught on bystander video, the incident triggered protests and forced the city to confront systemic issues. The officer and three others are on paid administrative leave as the state investigates; no charges have been filed yet, and the district attorney will decide next. Police unions are pleading for privacy and safety for the officer’s family amid rising tensions. Notably, there’s no body camera footage — Madison officers don’t wear them — but the state says Ruiz brandished a knife after two officers attempted to use Tasers. The family’s attorney demands charges, while community events have been canceled or postponed as the investigation unfolds.

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