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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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bfriskey

over 3 years ago

980 Comments

Not far from home..Hit s a little harder. Now this LEO I may run into ,, I mean meet up with, and buy him dinner !! Well Done, Stay Safe, and go home , hug the Dog and feed the Wife ?? Or something like that ! But take a look around and just let it sink in....Go to church, Take a surprise vacation NEXT week , and then let it go.. Thanks You
farrell1963

over 3 years ago

108 Comments

He looks like he'd just gotten out of the academy. After getting shot so young, I hope this doesn't affect his dedication to the Job.
MeanStreets949

over 3 years ago

2306 Comments

Wear your vests......Wear your vests......Wear your vests......Wear your vests......Wear your vests......Wear your vests......Wear your vests......Wear your vests......

OK, I'm done......
depgomez

over 3 years ago

692 Comments

Thank the Lord he is safe. Lets take care of our vests guys.
Lighthouse23

over 3 years ago

174 Comments

Thank God the officer is safe, Glad he had his vest
militarypolice09

over 3 years ago

72 Comments

always wear your vest.
CAZ

over 3 years ago

1428 Comments

Glad to hear the Subject will not be able to hurt anyone again. Officer goes home and the Subject get's his.
Hardcopy69

over 3 years ago

6082 Comments

Wow.....Glad he had a vest
shaun741

over 3 years ago

2758 Comments

Good job, demonstrates that vests should be warn at all times
36TR

over 3 years ago

7252 Comments

Glad he had his vest on!!!
AKangel

over 3 years ago

4824 Comments

GOOD ENDING! Thank God he had his vest on. Glad the Officer is ok
cmays

over 3 years ago

48 Comments

Good shoot glad Patrolman Conley was wearing that vest.
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

Glad the officer will be OK.
buck

over 3 years ago

1290 Comments

thank god for vest
Robofuzz

over 3 years ago

310 Comments

Well - no need for a DWI trial now! :)