Identities Released in Van Zandt County Shooting

BEN WHEELER – The victims of a Van Zandt County shooting that left two dead and one injured have been identified. The suspect is identified as Fernando Ruiz, 35 of Ben Wheeler. Taken to a Tyler hospital for treatment were Ismael Lugo-Cervantez, 57, and Amanda Dawn Roberts, 33, both of Ben Wheeler. Cervantez later died at the hospital. Roberts is in stable but critical condition. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the home in answer to a disturbance call. The suspect is said to have shot at deputies, who returned fire. The suspect was later found dead behind the house. The investigation is ongoing. Heading up the investigation are the Texas Rangers.