× Expand Miki Pope's August 2026 Isthmus cover photo. Photographer Miki Pope is a resident of the Willy Street neighborhood where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on July 22. A photo by staff writer Chali Pittman that was considered as a last-minute cover replacement. We pondered replacing the cover story with a photo staff writer Chali Pittman took that morning, concerned that our original choice might now look dated. × Expand Miki Pope Alternate cover photo options from Miki Pope.