Teen fleeing River Park with gun struck by Fresno police cruiser, video shows

An 18-year-old fleeing arrest after firing a handgun in a River Park parking lot was struck by officers in a Fresno patrol car, according to video released Friday by police.

Officers were in the River Park area near Blackstone and El Paseo avenues about 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 when they heard a single gunshot, according to police.

George Ruiz, 18, had fired a round at a passing car before fleeing west across Blackstone, according to police…

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