NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in Northwest Miami-Dade was arrested in Texas, while his alleged getaway driver and two others face charges in connection with the case, authorities said.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting in the 18000 block of NW 63 Court Circle around 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Investigators said Delilah Ruiz was at her home when her boyfriend, 19-year-old Elijah Clarke, arrived and started an argument over money.
The dispute escalated, and Clarke allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot Ruiz before fleeing in a vehicle driven by his friend, 18-year-old Christopher Valdes, according to authorities.
Ruiz was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
On Monday, Miami-Dade homicide investigators, along with the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Miramar Police, located and arrested Valdes.
The following day, Houston police apprehended Clarke in Texas.
Two individuals, 19-year-old Rafael Torralba, and 17-year-old Angelina Valledor, were also arrested and charged with hindering Clarke’s apprehension.
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