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Jayden Ruiz

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jayden Ruiz, an 18-year-old resident of Fullerton, California, tragically lost his life on February 4, 2020. The incident occurred in the evening when officers responded to reports of gunfire along Pearl Drive, near Quartz Lane. Upon arrival, they found Jayden suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was later pronounced dead. The Fullerton Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, suspecting it might be gang-related ...Read More
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  • Orange County Register: Shooting in Fullerton leaves 1 dead, suspect or suspects sought
  • KTLA: 18-Year-Old Killed in Gang-Related Shooting in Fullerton
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    Victim Details

    Jayden Ruiz

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Fullerton

    CA

    2020-02-04

    18

    Jayden

    Ruiz

    11/07/2025

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