Scott Ruffalo

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

"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)