A tragic incident in Arizona has led to a life sentence for Rueben Rocha, who fatally shot his ex-girlfriend, Jordin Miranda Castillo, while she pleaded for him to leave her apartment. This harrowing event unfolded with their 2-year-old child present, hidden away during the chaos. Rocha received his sentence on Friday, ensuring he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Rocha’s conviction last month encompassed first-degree murder along with several other charges stemming from the violent attack on Castillo, which took place in June 2023 in Glendale. The details of the crime are both chilling and heartbreaking.

According to prosecutors, Rocha forcibly entered the third-floor apartment by climbing onto the balcony and shattering a glass door. Inside, Castillo’s young child was concealed with friends, adding an additional layer of terror to the situation.

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, in a press release following the sentencing, recounted the desperate moments when Castillo contacted 911. Her voice could be heard imploring Rocha to leave, highlighting her awareness of the imminent danger. “You’re gonna get arrested!” she shouted, a poignant testament to her fear and urgency.

“I have an order of protection!” Castillo could be heard shouting during the 911 call before she was shot to death. Local Fox affiliate KSAZ obtained audio from the call.

While still on the line with emergency dispatchers, Rocha unleashed gunfire on Castillo and others present. The attack resulted in Castillo’s death and left two of her friends with serious injuries, marking a devastating end to a young life and a harrowing ordeal for those involved.

Rocha opened fire on Castillo and others in the home while she was still on the phone with dispatch, according to the attorney’s office. Castillo was killed, and two of her friends were seriously injured.

“In total, Rocha fired 19 times and continued shooting even as the victims lay helpless on the floor,” the attorney’s office said.

Castillo was inside a Glendale apartment when Rocha showed up and attempted to break in after getting up on her balcony. Investigators reported that “social media drama” sparked the attack, with Castillo and Rocha getting into some sort of dispute online.

Police said Rocha showed up at Castillo’s apartment dressed in all black with a face mask and a hoodie pulled over his head, according to the Arizona Republic.

“We do not show any previous reports of domestic violence,” a police spokesperson told reporters after the shooting, per the Republic.

Rocha turned himself in and was booked on multiple charges. He was found guilty of murder, aggravated assault, burglary and disorderly conduct.

A Maricopa County judge sentenced Rocha to life in prison and an additional 52 1/2 years, 15 of which are to be served consecutively to his life sentence.

“Jordin deserved to be safe, her daughter deserved to grow up with a mother, and her friends deserved to live a life free of the scars and pain caused by this defendant’s jealousy and rage,” said Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell in a statement. “Thanks to prosecutors Lindsay Gephardt and Melissa Certo, a jury saw through his attempts to justify his cruel actions, and he will never get out of prison.”