Investigation into Male's Death at 8525 Baker Drive

May 18, 2009 - Houston police are investigating the death of a man at 8525 Baker Drive about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday (May 17).   

The victim, Daniel Anaya Ruiz, 22, of Houston, suffered a gunshot wound to the torso and was pronounced dead at the scene.    

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant C. Elliott and Officer A. Mares reported: 

A black four-door Cadillac drove to 8525 Baker Drive and parked in the driveway.  The driver exited the vehicle and opened the rear driver’s side door and removed Mr. Ruiz from the vehicle and left him lying in the front yard.  The suspect then returned fled.  Mr. Ruiz had sustained a single gunshot wound to the torso and died as a result of this injury.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. 

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