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Vest Saves Ambushed Officer's Life, Shooter Killed

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Officer Justin Conley, Mount Orab PD

MOUNT ORAB, OH – Authorities say a Mount Orab man who had been booked and released on drunk driving charges returned to the police station and shot an officer in the back, then was fatally shot himself.

Mount Orab Police Chief Bryan Mount says 61-year-old George Ruby of Mount Orab was killed about 4 a.m. Sunday. Patrolman Justin Conley was shot but was not seriously injured.

A few hours earlier, Conley had arrested Ruby on drunk driving charges. Ruby had been taken to the station 30 miles east of Cincinnati and released to his wife.

Police say Ruby returned later and opened fire when Conley walked out. Conley used his radio to call an officer inside the station, and the two exchanged fire with Ruby.

Ruby was pronounced dead at Mercy Mount Orab Hospital.

The state is investigating.

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amramhakohen

over 3 years ago

206 Comments

How did that POS even live to be 61 without getting popped years ago?
Canival9885

over 3 years ago

380 Comments

Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Daysend

over 3 years ago

902 Comments

Thank god that rotten drunk was a bad shot. Don't these stupid criminals learn? They think ambushing and shooting cops is the -in- thing to do? Don't they read or hear about the part where most of these shooters are Dead or Arrested?
TrojanSkyCop

over 3 years ago

532 Comments

Thank God for the officer's safety and survival. Good shooting, and bye-bye bad guy, boo-freakin'-hoo.
mmarchesi

over 3 years ago

2678 Comments

The POS Drunk got what he deserved; "I'll take a shot and a beer, oh yea, toss in a bit of lead poisoning while you're at it, cuz I'm an idiot."

I'm glad the Officer will be OK; thank God he was wearing his vest.
gunnerv1

over 3 years ago

120 Comments

I know that in Indiana, you can not be released to anyone until an 8 hour period has elasped plus you get to "blow" in the tube.
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

blucas: they're not thinking. That's the problem.

Us: 1. Them: 0. Keep up the good work, all!
blucas80

over 3 years ago

1002 Comments

What are people thinking these days!!
Flatbush

over 3 years ago

58 Comments

Officer Conley, you have certainly been blessed! You are wished a speedy recovery! A Safe Year ahead.
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

Quick recovery to the officer
ladynblue

over 3 years ago

522 Comments

great
orangebomber01

over 3 years ago

1008 Comments

Finally one for the good guys!
kadan

over 3 years ago

626 Comments

Thank God Officer Conley for your vest. God has something special in mind for you. Job well done.
184retired

over 3 years ago

3804 Comments

Maybe this is a good reason not to release a DUI until they sober up...Amen meanstreets!!!!
aussie4

over 3 years ago

5328 Comments

All this pain over a dui.......... God was watching down on you, Leo Conley. Well done by all.