April 6, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 12200 Fleming Drive about 2:15 a.m. today.

The victim is identified as Juan Battice Ruffin, 24.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives K. Heaverlo and A. Dudley reported:

Mr. Ruffin was fatally shot inside his residence at the above address.  A preliminary investigation indicated Ruffin's girlfriend and two-year-old child were asleep in the next room when the girlfriend was awakened by the sound of gunfire.  Ruffin was found with multiple gunshot wounds.  His girlfriend then called police.  

The suspect, described only as a black male wearing a ski mask, fled the scene in an unknown direction.  The girlfriend and the child were not injured.  

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.