Homicide detectives continued their investigation and identified thirty-two-year-old Elias Ruiz as the suspect in the murder of the adult male. Ruiz is a resident of Ramona. Ruiz was arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail for one count of 187(a) PC – Murder.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-
6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at(888) 580-8477.
Information from prior release:
On January 18, 2021, just after 12:30 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the California Highway Patrol responded to the 700 block of Main Street in Ramona for a report of a shooting. When deputies and officers arrived, they found an adult male who had been shot. They attempted lifesaving measures until relieved by fire personnel, Unfortunately, the male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded and has assumed responsibility of the investigation. The identity of the male is known to
investigators; however, his name is being withheld pending family notification.
