Attorney: Woman Cleared In Fatal Shooting Was Scott Ruffalo's Client

Access Hollywood - December 10, 2008 12:20 PM PST
Story photo: Attorney: Woman Cleared In Fatal Shooting Was Scott Ruffalo's ClientScott Ruffalo and Shaha Mishaal AdhamComposed by AccessHollywood.comAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Shaha Mishaal Adham, the woman who was arrested and released in connection to the death of Mark Ruffalo's brother, Scott Ruffalo, was a client of the now-deceased hairdresser, an attorney for Adham told Access Hollywood.

"He was her hairdresser. They knew each for a year," attorney Ronald Richards told Access.

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The connection between Scott Ruffalo, who died on Monday after being removed from life support, and Adham was previously unknown.

On Wednesday, police cleared Adham, 26, of any wrongdoing in Scott's death after she was arrested on Tuesday when she turned herself in to authorities.

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Richards said he presented "physical and testimonial" evidence to detectives, which suggested the fatal gunshot wound to Ruffalo's head was self-inflicted.

In speaking with Access, Richards said Adham claims she was present when Ruffalo shot himself during a game of Russian Roulette. Adham also told Richards she had seen Ruffalo play the game before.

When asked if Adham called the police or 911 following the shooting, Richards said his client did not because "she was given bad advice from her boyfriend," but later called 911.

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Mark Ruffalo, whose film credits include "Zodiac," "Just Like Heaven" and "13 Going On 30," issued a statement on Wednesday, thanking everyone for their support in the wake of his family's tragedy.

"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," a rep for the actor said in a statement released to Access Hollywood.

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  • Deb
    The 1st thing i would do is call 911!
    report abuseposted December 10, 2008 2:35 PM PST
  • leah ann
    what is wrong with stupid ppl who dont call the police first, they call their bfs.?? not the first time i've heard of this. this woman is an idiot! i'm sorry for the Ruffalo family's loss.
    report abuseposted December 10, 2008 1:23 PM PST
  • kathy d
    veronica m what an idiotic thing to say first of all one person has nothing to do with the other person each is individual he had problems in his head this does not make him an idiot and second just because your mom died and loved life has again nothing to do with the other do you need pity sounds like it you are the one that is idiotic
    report abuseposted December 10, 2008 1:20 PM PST
  • LaLa
    its odd she didn't call the police right away.
    report abuseposted December 10, 2008 12:54 PM PST
  • SHEAN W
    I didn't know that people still play that game. I'm so sorry to hear of such a tragedy. My prayers go out to the Ruffalo family.
    report abuseposted December 10, 2008 12:44 PM PST
  • Goddess
    Strange she did not call the police right away.
    report abuseposted December 10, 2008 12:39 PM PST
  • Veronica M.
    YOU KNOW WHAT,MARK RUFFALO IS SO PRETENTIOUS AND SO PHONEY IN HID INTERVIEWS SAYING S*IT LIKE "I AM AFRAID FOR MY SOUL" WHEN IT COMES TO BEING AN ACTOR IN HOLLYWOOD. SO IT WOULD MAKE SENSE HE WOULD HAVE AN IDIOT BROTHER WHO WOULD DO SOMTHING IDIOTIC AND SELFISH LIKE THIS. I MIGHT BE PISSING SOME OF YOU OFF BUT MY MOM DIED AND SHE LOVED LIFE.
    report abuseposted December 10, 2008 12:35 PM PST
  • Dana
    russian roulette, so he was suicidal then. how sad. then that girl doesn't even call the police right away.
    report abuseposted December 10, 2008 12:18 PM PST

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