Watch: The family of Corey Ruiz is speaking publicly for the first time since Wednesday's fatal shooting by Madison police officers
The family of Corey Ruiz is speaking publicly for the first time since Wednesday's fatal shooting by Madison police officers.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump will join the family at a news conference Friday in Madison.
Police were called Wednesday afternoon after reports of a man trying to get inside several parked cars. When officers caught up to Ruiz, they say he pulled out a large knife and injured an officer during the struggle. Officers attempted to use a Taser, but it did not work. An officer then opened fire, killing Ruiz.
The legal team says bystander video appears to show an officer stomping Ruiz while he was on the ground as the first shot was fired. Madison police officers do not wear body cameras.
The legal team said they will call for a full, independent investigation and accountability.
Police Chief John Patterson said the Madison Police Department had requested that the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation lead an independent homicide investigation into the shooting.
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