NAPLES, FL – Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Emily Ruiz, who was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in South Naples.
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred between midnight and 1 a.m. at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Mitchell Street.
Ruiz was transported to a hospital but was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Following an investigation, deputies arrested Gael Garcia-Castro, 18, on Saturday.
He has been charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
Officials confirmed that Garcia-Castro and Ruiz were known to each other and that the shooting was not a random act.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that this was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence.