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Cortez Ruffin

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Jul 26, 2018

Victim Details

Cortez Ruffin

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2018-07-26

27

Cortez

Ruffin

06/30/2026

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Cortez Earl Ruffin, a 27-year-old African American male from Warrensville Heights, Cleveland, OH, tragically died on July 26, 2018. He was shot multiple times outside the Dog Pound Lounge on St. Clair Avenue while attempting to break up a fight that erupted during the filming of a music video by local rapper Q Money. Witnesses reported that after the initial shooting, another unknown male fired additional rounds at Ruffin while he was lying on the ground receiving first aid. Despite efforts to s ...
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  • cleveland.com: One of 7 people shot after video shoot outside Cleveland bar dies
  • cleveland.com: Man who broke up fight, videographer among 7 shot outside Cleveland bar during Q Money video shoot
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