A deadly clash between YouTube streamers has led to a double homicide in Las Vegas, with Manuel Ruiz facing murder charges after allegedly killing a couple during a livestream near the Bellagio fountains. The victims were gunned down after what police described as a longstanding online feud involving trolling and copyright disputes. How did these digital rivalries escalate into real-world violence with devastating consequences?
Online Feud Turns Deadly on Las Vegas Strip
What began as an internet rivalry between two YouTube streamers ended in tragedy when Manuel Ruiz, known online as Sin City Manny, allegedly shot and killed a couple near the iconic Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. The victims, reportedly YouTube personality Finny Da Legend and his wife Bubbly, were livestreaming when confronted by Ruiz, culminating in a fatal altercation that was captured on video.
The conflict between the content creators reportedly stemmed from ongoing disputes over copyright issues and escalated through various trolling incidents, including Finny Da Legend’s channel featuring fake portrayals of Donald Trump criticizing Ruiz. According to police, the argument intensified when the parties encountered each other in person, with witnesses describing a heated exchange before shots were fired.
A tragic scene unfolded on the Las Vegas Strip. Shots fired near the Bellagio Fountains, all caught live on a YouTube stream. One person confirmed dead. The shooter, reportedly a YouTuber known as SinCity-MannyWise, sent crowds into chaos. #LasVegas #Bellagio pic.twitter.com/MFfZGyO9l5
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Self-Defense Claims Challenged by Evidence
Ruiz surrendered to authorities the day after the shooting and has claimed he acted in self-defense, telling police he feared for his life. The suspect stated he believed Mr. Finley was reaching for a weapon and later shot Mrs. Finley after supposedly seeing a “shiny black object” he thought was a gun.
Police reports challenge this narrative, noting that “the video clearly showed Manny advancing toward Finny while shooting” and confirming that neither victim was armed during the confrontation. Investigators are continuing to analyze footage from the livestream, which has since been removed from YouTube along with Ruiz’s channel for violating platform guidelines.
Manuel "Manny" Ruiz, the Vegas YouTuber who shot and killed a man and his wife on the Strip in front of the Bellagio, told police he fired his gun in self-defense because he thought they were going to shoot him. pic.twitter.com/hh96XwyGdA
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Community Impact and Legal Proceedings
Fellow content creator Marquise Wiley condemned the violence, stating, “What Ruiz did was unethical, it was stupid, and he deserves to be in prison for the rest of his life.” The incident has created ripples throughout both the online streaming community and Las Vegas, with community member Marc Sanson expressing grief: “What happened last night was a terrible act of hate, and we are heartbroken for the children and families on both sides.”
Undersheriff Andrew Walsh characterized the shooting as targeted and isolated, confirming that “the suspect and the victim had previously engaged in some type of conflict using a variety of social media platforms.” A judge has ordered Ruiz held without bail as the case moves forward, with the defendant scheduled to make another court appearance later this week where prosecutors will present additional evidence challenging his self-defense claim.