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Christopher Lee Ruse

Case from Pendergrass, GA dated Dec 29, 2004

Victim Details

Christopher Lee Ruse

Male

White / Caucasian

Pendergrass

GA

2004-12-29

45

Christopher

Lee Ruse

07/11/2026

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In the winter of 2004, the community of Pendergrass, Georgia, was shaken by the tragic death of 45-year-old Christopher Lee Ruse, a dedicated police officer. On the evening of December 29th, what began as a high-speed chase turned into a fatal encounter for the veteran law enforcement officer.

The pursuit ended when the pickup truck Ruse was chasing overturned. As he approached the wrecked vehicle, one of the two occupants opened fire, striking him with a shotgun blast. Despite being woun ...
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