Man struck by vehicle after stabbing woman arrested

Jorge Ruiz, 47, charged with attempted felony murder

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Police say a man who was struck by a vehicle after fleeing the scene of a crime has been arrested.

According to Hollywood police, Jorge Ruiz, 47, physically attacked and stabbed a woman, who has been identified as his ex-wife, Saturday at an apartment complex at 500 South Crescent Drive.

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Police said he stabbed the woman in the chest and neck multiple times.

When a neighbor of the woman saw what was happening, he chased Ruiz down an alley and toward the street. Witnesses said about a block north of the apartment building Ruiz was hit by a car.

Ruiz was taken into custody while at Memorial Regional Hospital. He is charged with attempted felony murder, armed kidnapping and aggravated stalking.

The stabbing victim survived critical injuries.

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