Eddy Jose Ortiz was 24 when he was shot and killed inside a home at 652 Bataan Drive SW in Albuquerque on September 29, 2022. Officers called to the residence found Ortiz deceased at the scene. He was born August 9, 1998, and is survived by his parents, Jose and Ofelia Ortiz, and two sisters, Tania and Michelle Ortiz. Friends and family remember him as intelligent, strong, happy and outgoing with an ability to make friends easily.

Authorities arrested and charged a 14-year-old with murder in connection with Ortiz’s death. The case remains open and few details about the shooting circumstances or a motive have been released. Services were held in El Paso, Texas, where he was laid to rest.

If anyone knew Eddy or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.