Murder Suspect Miguel Ruiz Wanted By Local Law Enforcement For Death of Hector Reyes

By Justin Cooley

A wanted murder suspect is being sought throughout Southeast Los Angeles County for a crime that was committed in the city of Huntington Park more than one year ago.

The Huntington Park Police Department sent out a bulletin on Wednesday to members of the media regarding at-large suspect Miguel Ruiz who is suspected of being involved a murder that took place back on Saturday, March 31^st, 2012.

During the stabbing a Huntington Park resident Hector Reyes died from complications he sustained at the scene.

HP Police officials told Hews Media Group – Community Newspaper that the unnamed victim was rushed to the hospital where he later succumbed from his wounds.  Ruiz is thought to be in hiding.

Ruiz is described as a male Hispanic, age 26. His appearance has been described as having black hair, brown eyes, and weighing 180 lbs., with a medium complexion, while standing 5’-08” in height.

Huntington Park Police officials also believe that Ruiz goes by various other names including Miguel Angel Tiburcio, Miguel Jimenez, or “Brian.”  A warrant was issued for his arrest after Huntington Park Detectives filed the case against Ruiz with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.  He is wanted on a $1,000.000 arrest warrant.

Residents or anyone with information regarding the murder or the location of the suspect are urged to call the Huntington Park Police Department at (323) 584-6254 or 9-1-1.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.