A shocking incident in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has led to the arrest of a woman named Ruby Ealy, 48, after police said she and her brother attacked her ex-boyfriend. The man was reportedly shot in the arm and beaten during the attack, which included threats that “he should die.”
What Happened During the Incident?
Police responded to reports of a shooting on May 29 in a neighborhood in East Baton Rouge. When officers arrived, they found the ex-boyfriend with a gunshot wound to his arm. According to court papers, the victim told police that before he was shot, Ruby Ealy hit him with a baseball bat.
The man explained that he and Ruby Ealy had dated for three years but had broken up a year before the incident. They had argued earlier on the same night. Ruby Ealy agreed there was an argument but gave a different story about what happened afterward.
The Role of Ruby Ealy’s Brother
The victim said Ruby’s brother, Darius Ealy, was at the home during the argument. He claimed both siblings beat him with a baseball bat and fists while saying “he should die.” The man said it was Darius who shot him after the attack.
Ruby Ealy told police she heard gunshots from inside the house but initially said only she and her ex-boyfriend were there. She also accused her ex-boyfriend of getting physical with her and said she acted in self-defense. Later, she identified her brother Darius as the shooter.
Current Situation and Charges
Police said the ex-boyfriend was shot multiple times by Darius Ealy after he left the home. Darius is not at the police scene and is currently missing.
Ruby Ealy was arrested and faces serious charges, including being a principal to attempted second-degree murder and domestic battery. The case is ongoing as police continue to look for Darius.
This case highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the serious consequences that can follow. Authorities are working to find all involved and bring justice to the victim.
