Madison officials, cops clear protesters from encampment at police shooting site

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 592

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Madison city workers, police and state patrol officers cleared protesters from the intersection of Williamson and South Baldwin Streets early Tuesday morning, putting an end to the encampment that had blocked off the major east side intersection since a Madison police officer shot and killed Corey Ruiz there July 22.

Starting around 5 a.m., officials announced through loudspeakers that the barricades blocking the streets would be removed and the gathering dispersed. Videos posted …

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