Statement on Police Killing of Corey Ruiz

During an attempted arrest on Wednesday, July 22, an MPD officer shot and killed Corey Ruiz in the intersection of Willy and S Baldwin Streets.

I spent the afternoon and evening on location to listen to and support neighbors and people from across the city who descended on the location to express their reactions, emotions, sadness and anger.

I have been in continued contact with neighborhood leaders, Common Council leadership, the Mayor's office and MPD. My most urgent priority is providing a safe space for continued gathering and protest in District 6.

My very next priority is ensuring a thorough, transparent and independent investigation of circumstances leading up to and resulting in the police-shooting death of Corey Ruiz. Primarily that will be by supporting the Office of the Independent Monitor's investigation. As required by state law, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation will also pursue a complete inquiry.

There will be a vigil tonight at 5pm at the Social Justice Center, 1202 Williamson St. I hope to see you there.

As always, you can reach me at district6@cityofmadison.com.