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Alexander Ruiz

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 25, 2014

Victim Details

Alexander Ruiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Philadelphia

PA

2014-10-25

25

Alexander

Ruiz

07/04/2026

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Alexander Ruiz, a 25-year-old male from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life on October 25, 2014. The incident occurred just after midnight on 4th Street near Indiana Avenue in North Philadelphia. Ruiz was found by police officers with a single gunshot wound to his chest.

The circumstances surrounding Ruiz's death were initially unclear, but law enforcement quickly launched an investigation into the homicide. As the case progressed, authorities identified and pursued multi ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man shot and killed in North Philadelphia
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