South End shooting victim identified

Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the South End early Wednesday.

Wellington Ruiz, 25, of Dorchester, was shot multiple times near 17B Aguadilla St. around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. He was rushed to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Police have not arrested a suspect and continue to investigate the case.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Boston Police Department’s homicide unit at 617-343-4470.

People can leave anonymous tips by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, or by texting the word ‘TIPS’ to CRIME (27463).

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