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A Madison police officer’s name has been released following the July shooting of a 38-year-old Black man, sparking protests and renewed scrutiny over law enforcement interactions with people of color. Video footage shows two officers attempted to Taser the man, who then brandished a knife and injured one officer before being shot — a knife later recovered at the scene. The state DOJ is investigating, but no body camera footage exists since Madison officers don’t wear them. The family’s attorney demands charges, while the police union urges restraint and privacy for the officer as the investigation unfolds. No timeline for resolution has been set, and the DA will decide on charges after the state review. Community events have been canceled or postponed as the nation watches — and debates — justice, accountability, and systemic change.

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