Police were watching Rene Enrique Ruiz, who reportedly was suspected of being involved in a homicide. During a pursuit, Ruiz allegedly tried to steal a car. An officer used his vehicle to force the suspect to the ground, then officers approached him. Ruiz drew a handgun and fired a shot at an approaching officer but missed. That officer shot and killed Ruiz.
Victim's Name: Rene Enrique Ruiz
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 30, 2019
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun and car
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5002
Geography: Suburban