"Man Confesses to Shooting and Leaving Woman on US-131, Sparking Calls for Domestic Violence Prevention"

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Source: FOX 17 West Michigan News
"Man Confesses to Shooting and Leaving Woman on US-131, Sparking Calls for Domestic Violence Prevention"
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Brandon Ortiz-Vite, an illegal immigrant, has been charged with felony murder, open murder, carjacking, carrying a concealed weapon, and felony firearm in the death of Ruby Garcia, whose body was found on a Grand Rapids highway. Ortiz-Vite admitted to shooting Garcia during an argument, leaving her on the freeway, and fleeing the scene. He had previously been deported but re-entered the U.S. without inspection. The case has sparked debate over immigration policies and border security.

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