The Odessa Police Department has made two arrests in connection with an early morning shooting Saturday that left one teen dead.
At approximately 12:58 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a call of a gunshot victim at Medical Center Hospital. Jaziah Marruffo, 19, succumbed to his injuries as result of a gunshot wound, a news release said.
The release did not say where the shooting took place.
The investigation determined that Marruffo was riding with several teens inside a vehicle when one of the juveniles inside the vehicle possessing a handgun shot him. A subsequent investigation identified the vehicle and teens involved, the release said.
A 16 year old male was charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence. A second juvenile has been charged with tampering with physical evidence and two counts of possession of stolen property, that property being two handguns. Both were transported to the Ector County Youth Center, the release said.
Next of kin has been notified.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to call the Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS. The investigation continues.
