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Madison Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Suspect
23 Jul
Summary
- Man died after a police officer shot him during an arrest.
- The suspect allegedly cut an officer with a knife.
- Cell phone video of the incident began circulating on social media.
A fatal police shooting occurred in Madison on Wednesday when an officer discharged his weapon during an arrest attempt. The man, described as being in his 30s, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Authorities stated the incident began when officers responded to reports of someone attempting to enter parked vehicles. The suspect reportedly fled on a bicycle before being apprehended. During a struggle, the suspect allegedly produced a knife and injured an officer. A Taser deployment was unsuccessful before the officer fired his weapon.
The shooting took place on a busy city street, and a cellphone recording capturing three gunshots has circulated online. Police emphasized that this video represents only one angle and that other footage will be reviewed during the investigation.
This incident echoes a 2015 police shooting on the same street that led to protests. The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation is now investigating Wednesday's shooting. All officers involved will be placed on administrative leave.
