Gabriel Bravo Ruiz, 29, was found fatally shot in a motel room on the south side of Oklahoma City on the morning of December 6, 2023. Motel staff discovered his body and contacted the Oklahoma City Police Department, which classified the death as a homicide and opened an investigation. The shooting was recorded as the city’s 71st homicide of the year.

Born January 16, 1994, in Los Angeles and raised in Oklahoma City, Gabriel graduated from Putnam City West High School, where he wrestled and played football. Family and friends remembered him for his big smile, hardworking nature, and sense of humor. He was a devoted father to a young son and enjoyed skateboarding, roller skating, and fishing.

An arrest has been reported in connection with the case. If anyone knew Gabriel, saw anything on the south side of Oklahoma City around December 6, 2023, or has information relevant to the shooting, please come forward.