Charges filed against man shot by Berkeley police; suspect also held after Tesla protest
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Ricardo Gonzalez Ruiz, 33, was shot by police on April 13 during a domestic violence incident. He is charged with 17 felony counts, including assault on an officer and unlawful firearm activity. The police intervened following a call about a woman screaming for help. After negotiating and hearing shots from inside, Ruiz exited armed with an air gun, threatening officers. Additionally, he was arrested last month for using a stun gun during a protest at a Tesla dealership, indicating a serious pattern of violent behavior.
The situation escalated when Ruiz, armed with an air gun, exited his apartment and allegedly pointed it at responding officers, leading to police shooting him.
Authorities confirmed Ruiz, arrested for domestic violence, also previously activated a stun gun at a Tesla protest, showcasing a troubling pattern of behavior.
Read at The Mercury News
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