Angelina Ruiz, a 47-year-old woman from San Antonio, Texas, tragically lost her life on March 12, 2015. She was fatally shot in the head outside her home on the East Side of San Antonio. The incident occurred when she and her husband went outside their house, and gunfire erupted. Angelina was hit on the left side of her forehead and was pronounced dead at San Antonio Military Medical Center.
The investigation into Angelina Ruiz's death led to the arrest of Corey Baker, a 19-year-old man
at the time. Baker was charged with murder for his involvement in the shooting. According to court records, the incident began with a drug deal that turned into a robbery. Baker and a group of teens were involved in the robbery, and Baker's brother claimed that Ruiz's son had threatened them. Baker and the teens went to the Ruiz house, and during the confrontation, Angelina was shot.
Corey Baker pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 23 years in prison on March 21, 2017. Under the plea agreement, Baker will have to serve three-quarters of his sentence before being eligible for parole. The sentencing was attended by members of the Ruiz family, who wore matching shirts dedicated to their loved one. During the court proceedings, Angelina's daughter, Abigail, described her mother's last thoughts as being of her grandchildren.
The case highlighted the tragic consequences of escalating conflicts and the impact on families involved. Baker's mother expressed her support for her son, acknowledging the profound effect the incident had on both families. Angelina Ruiz's family, on the other hand, faced the devastating loss of a beloved mother, grandmother, and community member.
Angelina Ruiz's death and the subsequent legal proceedings underscore the importance of addressing conflicts peacefully and the need for justice in cases of violent crime. The community continues to remember and honor her memory, and her family seeks closure and healing from the loss.
