Man killed in Gordonville shooting identified

GORDONVILLE, Texas (KXII) - Authorities have identified the man killed in a Gordonville shooting late Sunday night.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office identified Alvaro Jesus Castillo-Ruiz, 29, as the man who was fatally shot.

Vehicle fled, manhunt launched

A vehicle was seen leaving the scene and fled from a deputy, according to sheriff’s office Cpt. Jeremy Cox.

“There was a vehicle that was seen leaving that location and that vehicle fled from one of our deputies when they tried to stop them,” Cox said.

The vehicle eventually pulled over. The occupants got out and ran, prompting a manhunt. Investigators located those individuals but said the search for others connected to the case continues.

“Ultimately we did find those individuals who had fled from that vehicle, but we are still looking for additional individuals that could be tied to this,” Cox said.

Texas Rangers join investigation

The sheriff’s office is asking that anyone who witnessed the shooting, or knows anything about the case to contact them. The Texas Rangers are helping with the homicide investigation.

“We’ve been working around the clock since we got the first call,” Cox said.

Cox acknowledged that some witnesses may be hesitant to speak up but said the investigation has one goal.

“Solving this murder and obtaining justice for Mr. Castillo-Ruiz,” he said.

The sheriff’s office said it will release additional information as it becomes available.