Azul Jade Ruiz, 43, was shot and killed inside her Socorro, Texas, home on the night of February 12, 2022. The gunshot came through a window and struck Ruiz in the chest around 11:40 p.m.; she was taken to a hospital and later died of her injuries.

Investigators tied the shooting to a dispute involving teenagers. Security footage reportedly shows 18-year-old Carlos Alberto Sifuentes outside Ruiz’s house, observed “scoping out the house” before entering the backyard and a gunshot being fired through a window. Sifuentes was arrested the next day and charged with murder; his bond was set at $2 million. Prosecutors opposed reducing bond, while his lawyer asked for a lower amount, noting his age and construction employment. Sifuentes’ prior juvenile conviction for aggravated assault is part of the record.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate and build the case. Does anyone have information about Azul Ruiz, her neighborhood, or the events that night?