John Patterson

John Patterson is the police chief of the Madison Police Department. He is currently newsworthy due to a recent fatal shooting incident involving a police officer in Madison, Wisconsin. The shooting occurred on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, and resulted in the death of a man. While cellphone footage of the incident has circulated, Chief Patterson acknowledged the shooting at a news conference, emphasizing that the available footage represents only one perspective of the events. He also offered his sympathies to the victim's family. The department's lack of bodycam policy has also been highlighted, as there is no bodycam footage of the incident. This event has sparked local protests and brought attention to the police department's practices under Chief Patterson's leadership.