Man who shot at Madison police officer sentenced to prison

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A Madison man who shot at a police officer in 2016 was sentenced to prison Tuesday.

Cornelius Britton shot at an officer multiple times on the morning of Oct. 6, 2016. Police said Britton was firing multiple rounds while hiding behind the corner of an apartment building in the 5800 block of Russett Road.

Britton was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison and eight years of extended supervision.

The officer Britton shot at testified in court Tuesday. “I know without a doubt that the intention was to kill me strictly for the uniform,” she said.

“Somethings changed. What’s changed? What’s changed is we have you. We have a guy who does not seem to have a moral compass,” Judge William Hanrahan to Britton.

Police said Britton was taken into custody after a foot chase on Raymond Road, and they recovered a handgun. Detectives said they’ve placed Britton at the scene of five crimes that same year, when he allegedly threatened to kill a relative.

Britton pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in May.

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