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Julius Ruff

Case from Oroville, CA dated Jan 04, 2018

Victim Details

Julius Ruff

Male

Black / African American

Oroville

CA

2018-01-04

32

Julius

Ruff

06/30/2026

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Julius Ruff, a 32-year-old resident of Oroville, California, tragically lost his life on January 4, 2018, due to a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred in the 2700 block of Fort Wayne Street, where Ruff was involved in an altercation with Joshua Sealy and Christy Seim. According to police reports, Sealy and Seim drove to Ruff's home, where an argument ensued. During the confrontation, Seim allegedly attacked Ruff, and Sealy fired a single round from a handgun, striking Ruff in ...
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  • http://www.chicoer.com/general-news/20180109/oroville-police-capture-man-wanted-in-deadly-shooting
  • http://www.chicoer.com/general-news/20180105/one-in-custody-one-being-sought-in-fatal-oroville-shooting
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