Rene Enrique Ruiz Killed by Phoenix Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
9100 W Van Buren St
Mapping Police Violence:

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

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