Protestors hijacked the microphone at a police press conference about the Wisconsin man who was killed by cops — and delivered an angry tirade while the chief of police stood idly by.
A megaphone-wielding man started shouting as Police Chief John Patterson spoke to reporters about a criminal investigation into the death Corey Durrell Ruiz, 38, who was shot dead by a cop after Ruiz knifed the officer during a struggle.
According to the chief of police, the man drew a knife and injured one officer during the failed arrest attempt. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Sabina Lee, left, cries the day after police shot and killed a man armed with a knife. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
One woman held up a sign that sign, “Corrupt cops deserve to die too!! F–k you kill Peterson” — possibly referring the top cop, who had been speaking moments before.
“You’re gonna say the same thing you all say every time a black body gets shot down in this city!” the man shouted before elbowing Patterson off the podium and ranting about corruption, revolution, and “Zionists” for several minutes.
Attendees gesture during a candlelight vigil where a Madison police officer shot and killed a man Wednesday. AP Photo/Kayla Wolf
The pair were part of a group identifying themselves as “All Power to All People.”
Other members of the public shouted at the man to step down, leading to a chaotic shouting match.
