2nd District Email Blast - Update

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Detectives identified “J-Rock” as one Jonathan Ruth (BM, 7/11/83). The victim positively identified Ruth as the perpetrator. Investigators have obtained an arrest warrant and are currently trying to apprehend Ruth in connection with this case.

On January 14th at or about 1:00 pm, the victim was standing near the rear of his home in the 600 block of Austerlitz Street. At that time he heard a noise and observed a subject known to him as “J-Rock” approach on foot. The suspect was holding a gun in his hand and began firing at the victim for no apparent reason. The victim was able to escape unharmed. J-Rock is a black male in his mid 20’s, 6’1”, 180 pounds.