Cobb County police responded to a reported domestic dispute. When officers arrived, Ruiz allegedly shot Officer Sean Evans. Evans returned fire, and Ruiz fled on foot. 3 hours later, a SWAT team found Ruiz in front of a house nearby. Several SWAT team members fired at Ruiz, killing him.
Killer: Sean Evans
Agency: Cobb County Police Department
Motive: domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Luis Rey Ruiz
Death Date: June 13, 2021
County: Cobb
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6930