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Janessa Ramirez

Case from Fresno, CA dated Jan 18, 2015

Victim Details

Janessa Ramirez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Fresno

CA

2015-01-18

9

Janessa

Ramirez

07/04/2026

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Janessa Ramirez, a 9-year-old girl from Fresno, California, tragically lost her life on January 18, 2015, due to a stray bullet during a gang-related shootout. Janessa was standing in front of a laundromat with her mother when she was struck in the stomach by a bullet fired during a dispute between rival gang members. The incident left the community in shock and mourning, as Janessa's life was cut short in such a senseless act of violence.

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    Has anyone else thought about the role of the skateboard in this tragedy? It's such a bizarre detail... ...Read More
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