A Madison press conference on the police shooting death of Corey Ruiz erupted into chaos Friday as protesters took over the microphone and prevented officials from completing their remarks.

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Police Chief John Patterson, and Council President Sabrina Madison were among the officials who spoke at the press conference before it was overtaken by demonstrators demanding immediate charges against the officer involved in the shooting.

The disruption came as Chief Patterson was still speaking. Carlos Lemar Dixon, an independent write-in candidate for Wisconsin governor, seized the microphone and delivered a lengthy speech rejecting the investigation process, calling the proceedings a  puppet show  and a  clown show.  Dixon argued that no investigation would deliver justice and demanded to know what charges would be brought against the officer.

 There will be no investigation,  Dixon said, dismissing the announced Department of Criminal Investigation review.

The confrontation escalated when another attendee approached Dixon, leading to a tense exchange. Dixon warned the man not to approach him, citing PTSD, before others in the room attempted to de-escalate the situation. The press conference did not resume in an orderly fashion.

Before the disruption, officials addressed the death of Corey Ruiz following an officer-involved shooting.

Mayor Rhodes-Conway opened by offering condolences to Ruiz's family and calling for accountability.

 It does not matter who you are or what your past is, you should not lose your life as a result of an encounter with law enforcement,  Rhodes-Conway said.

Rhodes-Conway said the shooting must be rigorously investigated and that the process had already begun with the Department of Criminal Investigation. She said the district attorney, the independent monitor, and the Police Civilian Oversight Board would also play roles in the process.

 Our community deserves full transparency and accountability,  Rhodes-Conway said.

She quoted a statement from Dr. Anthony of the Urban League.

 A just community must protect residents from vi

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