Abriel Vincent Ruiz, a 34-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Toledo, Ohio, tragically passed away on September 3, 2014. He was known for his artistic talents, working as a tattoo artist at Goodfella’s Tattoo / Electric Ink and filling notebooks with his drawings and writings. Abriel is survived by his mother, Amelia Ruiz, siblings Pablo and Juanita Ruiz, and his significant other, Tiana Villarreal.
The circumstances surrounding Abriel's death were violent and tragic.
He was shot and killed on the night of September 3, 2014. The investigation into his death revealed that a Toledo man, believed to have been involved in the incident, entered an Alford plea in 2017. An Alford plea allows a defendant to maintain their innocence while acknowledging that the prosecution has enough evidence to convict them. Despite this plea, the case remains unsolved, and no one has been convicted of murder in connection with Abriel's death.
The community and Abriel's loved ones have been deeply affected by his loss. His funeral was held at Freck Funeral Chapel in Oregon, Ohio, and he was buried at North Oregon Cemetery. Memorial contributions were made to Community Tissue Services of Northwest Ohio in his honor.
Abriel's death has left a lasting impact on those who knew him, and the quest for justice continues as the investigation remains open.
