Emily Ruiz, 20, was fatally shot in Naples Manor, Florida, between midnight and 1 a.m. on February 26, 2025, at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Mitchell Street in South Naples. She was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire around 12:15 a.m., and a memorial has been placed at the shooting site.

Eighteen-year-old Gael Garcia-Castro, listed as homeless, was arrested in connection with the killing after surrendering on March 1, 2025. He was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence and was booked on a $100,000 bond; his next court hearing was scheduled for March 24, 2025. Authorities said Garcia-Castro and Ruiz knew each other and that the shooting was not random. A witness told detectives Garcia-Castro accused Ruiz of stealing cocaine, a claim disputed by a Ruiz family member.

Does anyone have information about Emily’s movements that night or saw anything near Texas Avenue and Mitchell Street?