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Published on February 12, 2025
Miami Woman Fatally Shot in Home Dispute, Boyfriend Arrested in Houston After Interstate ManhuntSource: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office

Delilah Ruiz, 20, was fatally shot in her Miami home during an argument with her boyfriend, Elijah Clarke. The incident happened on Northwest 189th Street and Northwest 63rd Avenue. Clarke, 19, has been arrested and charged with murder, according to NBC Miami.

An argument over money led to a shooting in which Clarke fatally shot Ruiz. Ruiz was taken to Memorial Hospital West but did not survive. Authorities reported that Clarke fled the scene in a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Christopher Valdes. Valdes has been charged with accessory after the fact, as reported by NBC Miami.

Elijah Clarke was arrested in Houston after a three-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies, as stated by KHOU. Rafael Torralba, 19, and a 17-year-old girl were also taken into custody by Houston Police and charged with hindering apprehension and prosecution. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrests. Clarke and the two others remain in custody as authorities in Florida and Texas handle the case, as mentioned by NBC Miami.