Angel Ruiz Killed by Salinas Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
1488 Constitution Boulevard
Mapping Police Violence:

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

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