In Madison, Wisconsin, US, a police officer shot and killed a man who was being taken into custody. The incident occurred on July 22 during the police’s attempt to subdue the suspect.
A witness video capturing the moment shows that after police used a taser and the man fell, an officer fired three shots at him while he was on the ground.
In a statement, police claimed that the taser was ineffective, that the man was armed with a knife, and that he injured the officer who shot him. An independent investigation into the incident has been launched.