J. Ismael Lugo-Cervantes, a 57-year-old Hispanic man from Ben Wheeler, Texas, was shot and later died at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler on May 16, 2019. The shooting happened just after midnight near County Road 4710, east of FM 773. He was one of two victims; the other was 33-year-old Amanda Dawn Roberts, also of Ben Wheeler, who was transported to the same hospital.

Authorities identified 35-year-old Fernando Ruiz of Ben Wheeler as the suspect. Deputies say Ruiz opened fire on them when they arrived; the deputies returned fire. Ruiz retreated into a residence and was later found dead. It has not been made clear whether Ruiz died from a self-inflicted wound or from injuries sustained in the exchange with law enforcement. No officers were injured.

The Texas Rangers conducted the investigation. The motive and the relationship between the suspect and the victims have not been disclosed. If anyone knew Lugo-Cervantes or has information about the events that led to the shooting, please share what you know.