Ramiro Almaguer-Perez, a 55-year-old Latino, was tragically shot and killed on April 30, 2014, near Wilshire Boulevard and South Burlington Avenue in the Westlake area of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Almaguer-Perez was driving a red scooter west on Wilshire shortly after 1 p.m. He had stopped at a stop sign when a small white car pulled up behind him. A person exited the vehicle, approached Almaguer-Perez, and fired multiple rounds.
The gunman then fled north on South Burlington Avenue, while the car drove west on Wilshire Boulevard. Almaguer-Perez was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:19 p.m.
The investigation into Almaguer-Perez's death was handled by the Los Angeles Police Department's Rampart Division homicide detectives. Despite the efforts of the detectives and public appeals for information, the case remains unsolved. The identity of the shooter and the motive behind the killing have not been determined. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers.
There have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with the murder of Ramiro Almaguer-Perez. The case has not seen any significant developments in terms of litigation or law cases. The lack of witnesses and concrete leads has made it challenging for law enforcement to make progress. The community and the family of Almaguer-Perez continue to seek justice and closure for this senseless act of violence.
