Aidee Rueda, a 33-year-old woman from San Antonio, Texas, tragically passed away on November 21, 2019. Her death was ruled a homicide after she was shot by her husband, Yasef Ruiz Cortez, who then took his own life. The incident occurred in their home on the 8600 block of Zarzamora Street. The couple's four children, aged between 5 and 12, were present in the house at the time and discovered their parents' bodies.
The San Antonio Police Department reported that the incident followed a
domestic dispute the night before. Aidee Rueda had taken her children to stay elsewhere overnight but returned to the house the next morning to collect some belongings. Witnesses stated that the couple had been arguing, and the children heard the dispute but did not realize the severity until they found their parents.
No arrests were made in connection with Aidee Rueda's death, as it was determined to be a murder-suicide. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Aidee Rueda died from a gunshot wound, and her husband died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The police did not find any evidence of prior threats or protective orders against Yasef Ruiz Cortez.
The tragic event left Aidee Rueda's children in the care of relatives, as they coped with the sudden loss of both parents. The community expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Aidee Rueda's death was a heartbreaking incident that highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence. Her memory lives on through her children and the love of her family and friends.
