A 37-year-old man was stabbed multiple times while riding in the back seat of a moving vehicle on San Antonio's East Side and was taken to a hospital for surgery. The driver pulled into a Seguin Avenue parking lot to get help after the attack.
San Antonio police arrested 33-year-old Ricardo Ruiz on Sunday in connection with the stabbing. Ruiz is now facing an aggravated robbery charge. An arrest warrant cited by KENS5 alleges Ruiz repeatedly stabbed the victim while in the back seat and stole the man's phone during the ordeal. The warrant states the victim suffered stab wounds to his neck, stomach and legs and required surgery.
Earlier reporting from KSAT detailed how the vehicle ended up in the Wendy’s parking lot in the 700 block of Seguin Avenue near North Walters Street, where bystanders and the driver found the wounded man. That story noted the victim had injuries to his neck and torso and that investigators were still actively working the case at the time.
What police say
Detectives say they followed a series of leads that eventually led to Ruiz's arrest on Sunday, according to KENS5. Ruiz was booked on an aggravated robbery charge. Investigators have not released a possible motive and say the case remains under active investigation while prosecutors review the file.
Legal outlook
Ruiz is charged with aggravated robbery under Texas Penal Code §29.03, which designates certain robberies as first-degree felonies. A conviction can bring a sentence ranging from five to 99 years in prison, or even life, along with fines of up to $10,000, as per FindLaw.
Police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact San Antonio detectives or Crime Stoppers. Authorities say they plan to release more details as the investigation moves forward.
