Crime & Safety
Child, 3, Killed During Newark Police Chase
Newark police were pursuing a wanted suspect when he crashed and struck a three-year-old, who was standing on the sidewalk with his mom.
A Newark man attempting to flee police in a 2002 Hyundai Sonata struck and killed a three-year-old boy on Friday morning.
According to authorities, the fatal crash took place around 7:40 a.m., as Newark police were attempting to apprehend Troy Ruff, 22, for outstanding aggravated assault and weapons charges.
After refusing to pull over for pursuing officers, Ruff allegedly struck a car on 15th Avenue. His vehicle then mounted a curb and struck the three-year-old – later identified as Rahmere Tullis of Newark - who was standing on the northeast corner of the sidewalk with his mother.
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Emergency responders pronounced Tullis dead on the scene.
Officers immediately arrested Ruff following the crash. He was charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide and eluding police.
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Ruff is still facing aggravated assault and weapons charges stemming from a May incident, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office stated.
Bail on today’s charges was set at $500,000.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Task Force detectives at (877) 847-7432 or (973) 621-4586.
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