Madison police kill man in broad daylight in front of witnesses

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 935

Last Updated: 1 day, 20 hours ago


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In the center of a busy intersection on Williamson and Baldwin Streets in Madison, Wisconsin, several officers from the Madison Police Department wrestled a man to the ground in the early afternoon Wednesday, used a taser on him and then shot him at close range. Unable to cross the intersection, several vehicles stopped and their drivers got out to film the arrest. In videos posted online, residents can be heard screaming in shock and anger. …

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