An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been accused of killing a 25-year-old Michigan woman in a drunken carjacking attempt — and is awaiting arraignment on an open murder charge, according to a report.
The deceased identified as Ruby Garcia of Grand Rapids, was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds on the southbound lanes of US-131 about 11:40 p.m. Friday.
The suspect related to this murder has been identified as Brandon Ortiz-Vite aged 25 illegal immigrant from Puebla, Mexico who is currentl in police custody in Michigan State.
The suspect is expected to be arraigned on charges of homicide/open murder, carjacking, felony firearm, illegally carrying a concealed weapon, operating while intoxicated, and driving on a suspended or revoked license, according to records cited by the news outlet.
According to Mavi Garcia, a sister to the deceased, she recalled her late sister as “a great person all around.”
“She would brighten up the room with her beautiful smile and laugh,” “She loved to travel, was dedicated to her work and enjoyed being with her family on her free time.”said Mavi
Ruby loved plants and worked at a local greenhouse, Fox 17 reported.
“She was a great daughter, sister, aunt and friend,” the grieving sister told the outlet. “She will be remembered as being full of life and laughter, those who were around her would know she was silly and made everyone laugh.”
Garcia added: “Her loss has impacted the lives of many people. Her life was taken too soon. She deserved to live life, travel the world, have kids and follow her dreams.”
She declined to comment about the relationship between his sister and the suspect
“He is currently in custody, that’s all we know as of right now and he is/was here illegally,” Garcia said.
A State Police rep told the outlet that investigators hope to release additional information about the case shortly.
Source:New York Post
