Community Rallies after Fatal Police Shooting
On Wednesday July 22, Madison Police fatally shot a man in the Marquette neighborhood. Following the shooting, dozens of community members rallied at the site of the incident. They made their way to the steps of the State Capitol Building, shutting down East Washington Avenue and Concerts on the Square. Today, host Bianca Martin talks about the incident and the resulting protests with executive producer Hayley Sperling who was at the scene of the protests.
Content warning: This show includes descriptions of police violence. Please listen with care.
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