Jose Rufina Melendez Obituary, Death: Police seek information after man identified in deadly northeast El Paso shooting.
Jose Rufina Melendez Obituary, Death – Police have identified the man who died following a shooting in northeast El Paso on Saturday night as 23-year-old Jose Rufina Melendez. The shooting occurred at around 11:36 p.m. on December 21 at 9435 Diana, near an apartment complex. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Melendez had been shot. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead from his injuries. The case has since been taken over by the Crimes Against Persons unit, which is handling the investigation.
According to initial reports, the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation that took place in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The altercation involved two groups of people. Melendez reportedly tried to intervene during the fight and was shot in the process. The shooter fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking assistance from the public. Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information regarding the shooter to come forward. People can contact the El Paso Police Department at 915-832-4400, or to remain anonymous, they can reach out to Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS.
This tragic incident is currently under investigation, and authorities are working to gather more details to identify the person responsible for Melendez’s death. The community’s help could be crucial in bringing justice to this case.
