Police officer fatally shoots man in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
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A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man on Wednesday. The incident was captured on cellphone footage and sparked local protests. Madison Police Chief John Patterson acknowledged the shooting at a news conference but cautioned that the footage shows only one perspective.
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Shooting happened in a popular neighborhood
Madison Police Chief John Patterson acknowledged the shooting at a news conference.
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The shooting was captured on cellphone footage.
The Guardian- Shooting happened in a popular neighborhood
- Neighborhood lined with restaurants, bars, shops, and homes
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Loaded language removed<p>Shooting happened on street in popular neighborhood lined with restaurants, bars, shops and homes </p><p>A police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a man Wednesday in an incident that was captured on cellphone footage, sparking <a href="https://www.channel3000.com/news/concerts-on-the-square-cancelled-due-to-protesters/article_52ae7690-0e3e-4105-abf7-2b7a6794f783.html">local…
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The shooting was captured on cellphone footage.
The GuardianChief Patterson stressed that the footage circulating is just one perspective of what happened.
The GuardianA police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, shot and killed a man on Wednesday.
The GuardianMadison Police Chief John Patterson acknowledged the shooting at a news conference.
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