As questions continue to surround the fatal Madison police shooting of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz, witness footage may provide key insight into what happened. Police say Ruiz injured an officer with a knife during a struggle while officers attempted to arrest him, prompting the officer to open fire. Madison police do not use body-worn cameras, meaning no officer-recorded video of the encounter is expected as state investigators review the case.

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