Emily Rizzo / WPR, Author at Wisconsin Watch

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Justice & Safety

Hundreds protest after police officer fatally shoots man on Madison’s east side

by Sarah Lehr / WPR and Emily Rizzo / WPR July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Police Chief John Patterson says the man produced a knife while officers were trying to arrest him.

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