Ruiz went on a crime spree that allegedly included a hit and run accident in which he shot at a CHP motorcycle officer and the armed robbery of a restaurant. Police confronted Ruiz outside the restaurant. He attempted to go for his gun, and three officers shot and killed him. The weapon turned out to be an Aersoft pellet gun.
Victim's Name: Angel Ruiz
Agency Responsible: Salinas Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 20, 2014
County: Monterey
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy
Geography: Suburban