A Pleasantville man has been jailed for allegedly shooting into a car carrying six people, striking the driver in the head.
Hamilton Township police were dispatched to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s Mainland Campus at 11:47 p.m. on Friday to investigate a gunshot wound.
According to the report, detectives Larry Murray and Nicole Odell discovered a crime scene in the Popeye’s parking lot at 4616 Black Horse Pike.
According to the affidavit of probable cause obtained by BreakingAC, detectives discovered bags, food, and paintballs scattered throughout the area. A spent 9mm shell casing was also recovered.
The victim told police there was a fight in the parking lot before the suspect shot into the vehicle, hitting the driver — identified only as ISV — in the head. The victim was then transported to a hospital.
The shooter was identified as 18-year-old Christian Ruiz through a photo, according to the affidavit. Another witness positively identified him.
Ruiz faces 23 charges, including six counts each of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault by pointing a firearm, and aggravated assault by discharging a firearm into a vehicle.
He was arrested on Tuesday and is currently in the Atlantic County Justice Facility awaiting a detention hearing.
Hamilton Township police thank Galloway Township police for their assistance during the initial investigation.
Anyone who has information is asked to call Hamilton Township police at 609-625-2700, ext. 578
