Tony Robinson is the current public figure linked to the latest event: Madison police shooting protests surrounding Corey Ruiz’s death after an altercation with officers who say Ruiz resisted arrest and drew a knife. Background: [current role from supplied facts], public figure under scrutiny amid this incident.
Police in Madison shot a suspect who was armed with a knife after a bicycle pursuit through a busy city street. The man died in hospital, four officers are on administrative leave, and a state investigation is underway. The incident has triggered protests and renewed calls for body-worn cameras and police reform.