Family identifies man killed in Central Lubbock shooting

Published: Sep. 27, 2022 at 7:01 AM CDT|Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 6:46 PM CDT

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The family of a man who was shot in Central Lubbock early Tuesday morning has identified him.

Police were called to the 4300 block of Canton Ave. at Boston Creek Apartments for a report of shots fired.

When police arrived, they found 19-year-old Jaden Ruiz had been shot multiple times. Police stated he died on scene.

The family of Ruiz says he is from Lubbock and leaves behind a baby boy and the rest of his family.

Police are asking that anyone with information about this shooting to call Crime Line at (806)741-1000. Callers can be anonymous and could potentially receive a reward for information.

There is no information about the shooter at this time.

Jaden Ruiz, 20, was killed in a shooting at Boston Creek Apartments on September 27, 2022(Jaden Ruiz's Family)

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