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Phoenix man found dead inside his apartment; suspect arrested

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Published  January 1, 2025 9:55pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix

The Brief

    • Phoenix Police say Edi Ruiz, 32, was shot and killed by Jose Gonzales-Hernandez, 22, on New Year's Eve in Phoenix.
    • Ruiz was found inside his apartment and police say he died at the scene from his injuries.
    • Gonzales-Hernandez was arrested a day later and is accused of second-degree murder.

PHOENIX - A man was found shot dead inside his apartment on New Year's Eve in Phoenix and police say the suspect has been arrested.

Edi Ruiz, 32, was found shot and killed inside his apartment after officers responded to reports of a shooting on Dec. 31 at around 5 p.m. near Cave Creek and Greenway roads.

"Homicide detectives worked decisively throughout the first 24 hours to identify, locate and arrest a man for the deadly shooting of 32-year-old Edi Ruiz," said Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower.

On New Year's Day, police said Jose Gonzales-Hernandez, 22, was arrested in connection with Ruiz's death. He's accused of second-degree murder and was booked into jail.

A motive for the shooting hasn't been detailed.

Map of the area where the shooting happened:

The Source

  • The Phoenix Police Department

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