Police killings
2013-2020

Michael Angel Ruiz

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 7/28/2013

Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ
W Indian School Rd & N 23rd Ave

Ruiz was swarmed by police officers due to the 44-year-old's erratic behavior on the roof of his apartment complex. Officers tasered and choked Ruiz, who died several days later from injuries sustained.