Madison Officials Address Protest Encampment Clearing Near Site of Corey Ruiz Shooting
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway addressed the clearing of a protest encampment at Williamson and Baldwin Streets. The encampment was established nearly two weeks after Corey Ruiz was shot and killed by Madison police in the same area. The city began…
Milwaukee, WI, August 5, 2026 —
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway provided an update regarding the clearing of a protest encampment located at Williamson and Baldwin Streets. The encampment was established approximately two weeks after Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by Madison police in the vicinity.
The city commenced the clearing of the site on Tuesday. According to the mayor’s statements, the initial objective was to achieve a peaceful resolution and to offer resources to individuals experiencing homelessness. However, the situation escalated, leading to tensions and subsequent arrests.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway articulated the city’s dual focus in managing the situation. She stated that the administration aims to both honor the memory of Corey Ruiz and to appropriately balance the needs and concerns of the local residents and businesses in the area.
Further details regarding the number of arrests made or specific charges were not immediately available.
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