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Juan Carlos Ruelas
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Gender
Male
Age
34 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/04/2013
Location
800 West Ahwanee Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 Santa Clara
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police report that during an undercover drug bust in a parking lot, Ruelas seemed to be high. While sitting in his truck, he reportedly told the undercover buyer, Det. Travis Niesen, that he had a gun and then "reached for his waist." Niesen shot him, then Dets. Cory Morgan, Justin Mead and Jake Thompson, Sgt. Greg Hill, and Deputy Sheriff Tyler Fernandes opened fire. Ruelas was unarmed and shot 29 times.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Santa Clara Police Department, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
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National Anthem
United States