Police Officer Irma C. Ruiz
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, September 22, 1988

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 16823

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 22, 1988
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Irma Ruiz was shot and killed confronting an armed offender in a school.

A heavily armed gunman went on a shooting rampage, killing three people and wounding another. The assailant then entered an elementary school filled wilth children. Already in the school, Officer Irma Ruiz learned of the situation and confronted the gunman.

After wounding one officer, the gunman fired at Officer Ruiz. She was mortally wounded in the attack. Despite being wounded, Officer Ruiz's partner was able to return fire and kill the gunman.

Officer Ruiz is survived by her husband, daughter, and three sons.