Tony Robinson
Coverage of Tony Robinson in the Nexus archive.
- Madison police shooting briefing devolves into shouting match; hundreds of mourners gather for vigil
A Madison police officer shot and killed Corey Ruiz at a busy intersection, leading to a disrupted press conference where protesters and residents clashed with city officials. The incident has sparked outrage and grief, with an external criminal homicide investigation launched by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
- Wisconsin governor calls for transparency after Madison officer fatally shoots man with knife
A Madison, Wisconsin, police officer fatally shot a man in his 30s who injured an officer with a knife during a struggle. Governor Tony Evers called for transparency, while community members held protests and a memorial. The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation will investigate, and four officers were placed on administrative leave.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man in his 30s who had injured him with a knife during a struggle while resisting arrest, prompting protests near the Wisconsin State Capitol. The incident occurred on a city street less than two miles from the Capitol, with protesters demanding accountability and referencing a 2015 similar shooting in the area.
- Wisconsin police officer shoots, kills man on city street near state Capitol in Madison
A Madison police officer shot and killed a biracial man in his 30s after the man injured the officer with a knife during a struggle while resisting arrest. The incident occurred near the state Capitol, sparking protests, community outrage, and calls for accountability, with advocates noting the man's Black identity and comparing it to a 2015 police shooting in the same area.
- FEMA’s interim leader gives assurances, despite local concerns over disaster response
FEMA's interim administrator, Robert Fenton Jr., asserts the agency has sufficient resources with 20,000 employees, but local leaders express concerns over reduced staffing and leadership instability under the Trump administration. A coalition highlights departures of key personnel and delays in disaster response, citing recent floods in Texas as an example.