Video of Wisconsin police shooting sparks protests as investigators step in
- A Madison police officer fatally shot a man on Wednesday after the suspect allegedly stabbed the officer during a struggle.
- The incident began when officers responded to reports of a man trying to enter parked vehicles, leading to a confrontation where the man was pulled from his bike.
- Cellphone footage of the shooting quickly spread on social media, sparking immediate protests that moved from the scene to the Wisconsin State Capitol.
- Black advocacy groups condemned the shooting, calling for transparency and accountability, while police urged caution against drawing conclusions from partial footage.
- The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting, and all four officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.
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