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Brian Ruiz

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jan 26, 2019

Victim Details

Brian Ruiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Phoenix

AZ

2019-01-26

21

Brian

Ruiz

07/06/2026

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A young man’s life was cut short on a Saturday evening in Phoenix, Arizona. Brian Ruiz, a 21-year-old male, was shot and fatally wounded on January 26, 2019. The incident, which also left a 19-year-old man in serious condition, prompted a search for the person or persons responsible.

Phoenix police responded to the scene of the shooting at around 7 p.m. and discovered the two victims. Both men were immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Tragically, Brian Ruiz ...
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  • KSAZ: PD: Shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured near 7th Ave. and Broadway
  • Brian Ruiz, age 21 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I've been following this case closely and just can't stop thinking about the impact on Brian Ruiz's ... ...Read More
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    It's been a few years since the tragic loss of Brian Ruiz, and I can't help but think about the impa... ...Read More
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