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James Ruiz

Case from Denver, CO dated Jul 13, 2026

Victim Details

James Ruiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Denver

CO

2026-07-13

34

James

Ruiz

08/11/2026

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On a summer evening in Denver, Colorado, the life of 34-year-old James Ruiz was tragically cut short. On July 13, 2026, Ruiz was at Garfield Lake Park with his 12-year-old son and his girlfriend, having just finished a fishing trip. Around 9:15 p.m., a confrontation erupted as his girlfriend got into a fight with another woman. Ruiz, described by his family as a protector, stepped in to break up the altercation. Witnesses at the scene reported that he was not acting aggressively but was simply t ...
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  • The Denver Post: Man killed in west Denver shooting near Garfield Lake Park
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