Fatal Police Shooting in Madison, Wisconsin Sparks Protests

Man Fatally Shot by Police in Wisconsin’s Capital, Stirring Protests

The officer who fired was injured with a knife while attempting an arrest, the Madison police chief said. Footage of the shooting circulated widely online.

By Yan Zhuang and Jacey Fortin

Police officer fatally shoots man in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests

Shooting happened on street in popular neighborhood lined with restaurants, bars, shops and homes A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a man Wednesday in an incident that was captured on cellphone footage, sparking local protests. John Patterson, the Madison police chief, acknowledged the shooting at a news conference, but stressed footage circulating was just one perspective of what happened. Continue reading...

By Roque Planas and agency

Wisconsin police shooting fuels anger in community and leaves questions on how the ‘execution’ happened

Protesters march on State Capitol to demand justice as authorities appeal for calm

By Rhian Lubin and Joe Sommerlad

Wisconsin police shoot man during arrest attempt, sparking controversy over use of lethal force

Madison Police Chief John Patterson said the incident unfolded when police responded to a call about a person who was suspected of "checking parked vehicles" in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison.