Alejandra "Ale" Estrada, a 17-year-old girl from Huntington Park, Los Angeles, tragically lost her life on July 26, 2020. She was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire during an illegal street race event in Hollywood. The incident occurred at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, a popular area that had drawn a crowd of around 200 people for the street racing sideshow. As the event progressed, an altercation broke out between two men, escalating into gunfire.
Estrada, who was standing nearby, was struck by a bullet and died at the scene. Another individual, a 30-year-old man, was also injured but managed to take himself to the hospital and was expected to recover.
The suspect in the shooting, 33-year-old Ramon Roque Monreal from El Paso, Texas, was arrested shortly after the incident. Monreal was taken into custody by sheriff's deputies around 3:45 a.m. on the same day, in the area of 223rd and Figueroa streets. He was found in possession of a firearm and was subsequently charged with murder. Monreal is being held on $3 million bail as the investigation continues. The Los Angeles Police Department has been actively seeking information from witnesses to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
The community has rallied around Estrada's family in the wake of her death. Friends and loved ones described her as "one of a kind and the life of the party." A GoFundMe page was set up to support her family, raising significant funds to help cover funeral expenses and other costs. The tragic event has left a lasting impact on those who knew her, with many gathering at the scene to leave candles, pictures, and messages in her memory. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and testimonies to ensure justice for Alejandra Estrada.
