Who is Kiel Baitinger-Peterson? Officer Named in Shooting of Corey Ruiz
Baitinger-Peterson, a white officer, fired the shots that killed Black man Corey Ruiz in Madison, Wisconsin, authorities said.
Kiel Baitinger-Peterson, a white Madison police officer with nearly 11 years of experience, shot and killed Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man, on July 22, 2023. Ruiz had a knife and was involved in an altercation with Baitinger-Peterson and two other officers. The shooting sparked protests and calls for accountability, as officers in Madison do not wear body cameras.
Baitinger-Peterson had no prior involvement in a deadly force incident. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump called the shooting an "execution" and demanded an independent investigation and criminal charges. Officer Baitinger-Peterson has since been supported by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, and his family has faced threats.
The officers involved are receiving legal representation through the WPPA, and the public is urged to reserve judgment until the investigation is complete.
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