Man sentenced for deadly Clovis shooting in 2023
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A man was sentenced to prison for a deadly shooting in Clovis in 2023.
Jesse Ruiz was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the shooting death of Ruben Mireles.
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The incident occurred when Mireles encountered Ruiz in his ex-girlfriend's bedroom. A verbal altercation ensued, escalating when Mireles lunged at Ruiz. Ruiz then grabbed a pistol from a nearby stand and shot Mireles, according to Ninth Judicial District Attorney's Office.
Judge Fred Van Soelen sentenced Ruiz to 15 years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections. Under the sentencing terms, Ruiz must serve at least 13 years before becoming eligible for parole.
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