on June 30th 2023 at approximately 9:55 p.m. Greensboro police officers responded to multiple 911 calls about an individual armed with a machete and a knife near Creek Ridge Road and Randleman Road upon arrival officers encountered Ernesto Ruiz who was carrying both weapons when instructed to drop them Ruiz fled on foot ignoring commands given in both English and Spanish they continued to follow Ruiz issuing commands for about a mile as they neared the intersection of Randleman and Creek Ridge roads a busy area with several open restaurants and convenience stores despite being surrounded by officers and nearby residents Ruiz remained armed and moved toward the officers in a threatening manner with the machet raised