Teen Charged After Road Rage Shooting | Milwaukee News

An 18-year-old woman in Milwaukee faces life imprisonment after allegedly shooting and killing a 44-year-old woman during a road rage incident that spiraled from a traffic altercation into gunfire. The confrontation began when Ruiz cut off Hernandez-Lopez’s car, leading to heated words and a threat to call immigration authorities — which escalated when Hernandez-Lopez backed into Ruiz’s vehicle. Witnesses and footage show Ruiz firing multiple shots at the other car, fatally wounding the victim. Ruiz turned herself in, admitted guilt, and even wrote an apology letter to the family. A handgun matching crime scene evidence was found in her car. As legal proceedings begin, this case serves as a chilling reminder of how quickly road rage can turn deadly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d70444230cdcd04