A violent encampment that included dozens of homeless people was dismantled by order of the Democratic mayor, who sounded very sorrowful and reluctant about the decision.
The encampment was ostensibly out of protest against law enforcement after Corey Ruiz, a black man, was shot and killed by officers last month in Madison, Wisconsin.
‘Multiple efforts and calls to end the occupation peacefully were made but ultimately ignored.’
Video from the lethal incident showed several police officers struggling to control Ruiz before one yells, “He’s got a knife!” and another shoots him several times. One officer was injured by Ruiz with the knife, according to the police chief.
Protesters called for “justice for Corey” despite the evidence that the shooting was justified by his alleged actions.
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