Albert Ruiz, 55, was fatally shot on the early evening of December 28, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The shooting occurred about 4:45 p.m. near 7th Street and Montebello Avenue; officers responding to reports of gunfire found Ruiz with at least one gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Phoenix Police Department Homicide Detectives took over the investigation.

Investigators located and interviewed an adult male believed to be involved, but released him after the initial interview and on-scene work. No arrests have been made and no official suspect or motive has been announced. The case remains open as detectives continue to follow leads.

If anyone was in the area of 7th Street and Montebello Avenue around 4:45 p.m. on December 28 and saw or heard anything relevant, please contact Phoenix Police Homicide.