• Scott Ruffalo, younger brother of actor Mark Ruffalo, was shot in the head on December 1, 2008.New York Post: Actor's Brother Clinging To Life (December 3, 2008) He died from his wound on December 8.TMZ.com: Ruffalo Dies(December 9, 2008)Hollyscoop: Mark Ruffalo's Brother Scott Dies (December 9, 2008)Early reports indicated that Ruffalo might have accidentally shot himself while playing Russian Roulette, but an autopsy found that Ruffalo's death was a homicide.Fox News: Actor Mark Ruffalo's Brother's Death Ruled a Homicide (December 18, 2008)

  On February 2, 2009 the Los Angeles Coroner issued a statement saying that small amount of the drugs morphine and cocaine were discovered during Ruffalo's autopsy. Alcohol was also found in his bloodstream. The coroner went on further to suggest that the drugs and alcohol were not responsible for his death because the quantities were so smalll.EOnline: Drugs Found in Ruffalo's System (February 2, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Birth place: Kenosha, WisconsinPeople: Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot in the Head (December 3, 2008)
  2. Home: Beverly Hills, California
  3. Spouse: Luzelena RuffaloPeople: Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot in the Head (December 3, 2008)
  4. Children: 1 stepdaughter, LucindaPeople: Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot in the Head (December 3, 2008)
  5. Had had a cosmetology license in California since 1991People: Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot in the Head (December 3, 2008)
  6. Had worked in salons in Beverly Hills and Santa MonicaPeople: Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot in the Head (December 3, 2008)
  7. Was wounded on December 1, 2008, around 1: 30 a.m. after being shot or possibly shooting himselfNew York Post: Actor's Brother Clinging To Life (December 3, 2008)
  8. Died on December 8, 2008, at Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHollyscoop: Mark Ruffalo's Brother Scott Dies (December 9, 2008)
  9. An autopsy found that Ruffalo's death was a homicideFox News: Actor Mark Ruffalo's Brother's Death Ruled a Homicide (December 18, 2008)
  10. 39 at time of the incidentNew York Post: Actor's Brother Clinging To Life (December 3, 2008)
  11. Location: North Palm DrivePeople: Mark Ruffalo's Brother Shot in the Head (December 3, 2008)
  12. Profession: Hairdresser
  13. A memorial fund was set up in Ruffalo's nameTMZ.com: Ruffalo Family Releases Statement (December 9, 2008)
  14. Former "person of interest" Shaha Adham was cleared in the death of Scott Ruffalo, according to her attorneyCTV.ca: Ruffalo suspect released, cleared: attorney (December 10, 2008)
  15. Brian Scofield was also released without any chargeshe Los Angeles Times: Woman is released in death of actor Mark Ruffalo's brother (December 11, 2008)
  16. Adham, a witness at the crime scene, said Ruffalo accidentally shot himselfFox News: Actor Mark Ruffalo's Brother's Death Ruled a Homicide (December 18, 2008)
  17. Adham's attorney claims Ruffalo used cocainePerezHilton.com: A Deadly Game Of Russian Roulette???? (December 9, 2008)
  18. 29-year-old Kristian Muradaz was arrested on December 2, 2008, for attempted murder, but was released without being charged, according to TMZTMZ: Mystery Person in Ruffalo Death Arrested, Freed (December 15, 2008)
  19. Ruffalo's remains were not at memorial serviceTMZ.com: Ruffalo Bro's Body Not Ready for Memorial (December 26, 2008)
  20. Remains were released and crematedTMZ.com: Ruffalo Bro's Body Not Ready for Memorial (December 26, 2008)

• Adham Released

  Shaha Adham was released from the Beverly Hills Police Department after evidence was provided that cleared her of any wrongdoing in the death of Scott Ruffalo. No charges will be brought against her. Adham's attorney told police that Ruffalo liked to play with guns.CTV.ca: Ruffalo suspect released, cleared: attorney (December 10, 2008)

• Background

  Brian Scofield and Shaha Adham had been sought by the Beverly Hills Police Department after being named "persons of interest" in the Ruffalo shooting.Contra Costa Times: Cops Seek "Persons of Interest" (December 5, 2008) The pair live in the Los Angeles area and were reportedly seen at Ruffalo's apartment the night of the shooting.Contra Costa Times: Cops Seek "Persons of Interest" (December 5, 2008)

  Scofield and Adham turned themselves into the police on December 8, 2008.TMZ: Ruffalo Suspect Arrested in Beverly Hills (December 8, 2008) They were held and questioned by police.TMZ: Ruffalo Suspect Arrested in Beverly Hills (December 8, 2008)

• Donation Address

  The Ruffalo family set up a memorial fund in Scott Ruffalo's name.TMZ.com: Ruffalo Family Releases Statement (December 9, 2008)

  • Scott Ruffalo, Family Fund
  • c/o Altman Greenfield & Selvaggi, CPA's
  • 200 Park Avenue South 8th Floor
  • New York, NY 10003

• Family of Hairdressers

  Scott Ruffalo is a professional hairdresser. His parents are Frank and Mario Ruffalo, and his siblings include Mark, Tania and Nicole Ruffalo. All the siblings, except for Mark, are hairdressers. Mark Ruffalo is an accomplished Hollywood film actor.

• Quotes

  "A series of wrong decisions starting with her not staying at the scene of the shooting caused an incredible chain reaction of stupidity and bad luck."—Ronald Richards, Adham's AttorneyCTV.ca: Ruffalo suspect released, cleared: attorney (December 10, 2008)

  "Mark Ruffalo and his family deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers and support during this most difficult time of the passing of Scott Ruffalo, beloved son, brother and husband. The funeral service will be private. A memorial fund has been established in Scott Ruffalo's name."—Statement from Mark Ruffalo's repTMZ.com: Ruffalo Family Releases Statement (December 9, 2008)

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