Ruiz was swarmed by police officers due to the 44-year-old's erratic behavior on the roof of his apartment complex. Officers tasered and choked Ruiz, who died several days later from injuries sustained.
Victim's Name: Michael Angel Ruiz
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: July 28, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban