Ruffalo Brother's Death Ruled a Homicide

Us Magazine - December 18, 2008 6:30 AM PST
Story photo: Ruffalo Brother's Death Ruled a HomicideMark and Scott Ruffalo on April 28, 2004.Us Magazine
The death of Mark Ruffalo's younger brother has been ruled a homicide, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said on Wednesday.

Coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey told The Associated Press that an autopsy determined that someone shot Scott M. Ruffalo, 39, in the head.

He was found with a gunshot wound on Dec. 1; he died a week later after being released from life support.

Beverly Hills police arrested 26-year-old Shaha Mishaal Adham -- one of Scott's pals -- after issuing an attempted murder warrant. She was later cleared after telling police she merely witnessed him playing a game of Russian Roulette.

Adham's attorney, Ronald Richards, disputed the coroner's claim.

"The only two eye witnesses to the shooting saw the same thing, a gunshot wound to the left side of the head, while one of them saw him pull the trigger," Richards said in an e-mail to The AP. "They saw the gun in his left hand after the shot was fired."

He said no gun residue had been found on Adham's clothes and that police had not requested another meeting with her.

Police do not have any suspects in custody, nor do they have a motive for the shooting.

After his brother's death, Mark Ruffalo released the following statement: "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."

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  • Josh
    It's horrifying to know none of you can put the pieces together here. How can you guys trust these websites to tell you the truth? Scott was murdered to shut his bro up about 9-11 and prevent Mark from choosing politically charged scripts. THis is how it is done.
    report abuseposted December 18, 2008 1:56 PM PST
  • shayl
    srry bout the last message i said i thought it was a differnt one ..so sorry
    report abuseposted December 18, 2008 11:24 AM PST
  • shayl
    hey are kids are about five years old know .... they want to know who he is .. i till him who u are... they say its not good enough...lol but yeah you need to come see our kids... its hard for them to know there daddy is the best .... and they know dat u are always busy ... luv ya baby
    report abuseposted December 18, 2008 11:23 AM PST
  • Rooster
    Whoops...didn't see this one coming...in your next life...DUCK!!!
    report abuseposted December 18, 2008 8:25 AM PST
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    report abuseposted December 18, 2008 8:22 AM PST
  • CV
    To answer graphix girl: Don't you know that if you live in California with the slightest hint of a celebrity stat. or loads of money you can get away withalmost anything and that includes MURDER! SHAMEFUL is'nt it?
    report abuseposted December 18, 2008 7:23 AM PST
  • Graphix Grrl
    If these two people were the only ones in the room with him when it happened then why are they not being held in custody right now?!?!
    report abuseposted December 18, 2008 6:51 AM PST

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