Police Officer Irma C. Ruiz

Police Officer Irma C. Ruiz | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer Irma C. Ruiz

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, September 22, 1988

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Irma C. Ruiz

Police Officer Irma Ruiz was shot and killed confronting an armed offender in the Moses Montefiore School at 1300 South Ashland Avenue.

A heavily armed gunman went on a shooting rampage, killing three people and wounding another. The assailant then entered an elementary school filled with 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 had served with the Chicago Police Department for 12 years and is survived by her husband, daughter, and three sons.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 12 years
  • Badge 16823

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

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I met yourself and your partner in the 80s a few times. Nice people and good police. Bless the family, I’m sure you’re missed very much.

Frank Carfagna
Metra Police (long retired)

March 31, 2020

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