Lubbock police seek information after deadly overnight shooting

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Investigators with the Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help providing information after a deadly overnight shooting at a central Lubbock apartment complex.

Officers responded about 3:24 a.m. Tuesday to the Boston Creek Apartments in the 4300 block of Canton Avenue for reports of shots fired, according to a statement from LPD.

Upon arrival, officers located 19-year-old Jaden Ruiz with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on the scene. It was not immediately clear what prompted the violence and police by mid-day Tuesday had not released a suspect description or additional details.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Line at (806) 741-1000. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock police seek information after deadly overnight shooting