A Madison alderperson hosted a vigil in Madison’s Marquette neighborhood Tuesday night in memory of Paul Heenan who was shot and killed by a Madison officer Friday.
Madison Police Department Officer Stephen Heimsness responded to a burglary in progress on the 500 block of South Baldwin Street, which turned into a “deadly force situation,” Chief Noble Wray said at a press conference Tuesday.
Neighbors said they wanted to show respect to Heenan’s family and all others involved in the shooting through this vigil, according to a city statement.
“Our community is heartbroken over the tragic death of Pauli,” Ald. Marsha Rummel, District 6, said in a statement. “We hope this tribute will be a first step to healing in our neighborhood.”
Neighbors were invited to the visitation and services Tuesday night at Cress Funeral Home, according to the statement.
A community healing circle will also be held Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1904 Winnebago St., at 4 p.m.
