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Ruben Dominguez Leyva
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Gender
Male
Age
21 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
04/07/2005
Location
W McDowell Rd & N 41st Ave Phoenix AZ 85009 Maricopa
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Detective Tony Morales said the incident began when an officer spotted a car with stolen license plates and the driver sped off. It ended in the apartment parking lot after the suspect pulled into a parking space. Two officers got out but Morales said that's when the suspect accelerated toward their patrol car. Fearing his partner would be crushed, Morales said Sgt. James Gallagher fired, killing Leyva.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Phoenix Police Department
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National Anthem
United States