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Julio Ramirez

Death by Force
Case Description
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Julio Ramirez, a 21-year-old Latino man, tragically lost his life on July 29, 2007, in Paramount, California. The incident occurred during a family gathering on the evening of July 28, 2007, when Ramirez and another young man, Benjamin Velasco, were shot by drive-by gunmen. The shooting took place in the 15300 block of Hayter Avenue, a neighborhood known for gang activity. Both victims were transported to Long Beach Memorial Hospital, where Velasco succumbed to his injuries early on July 29, and ...Read More
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  • Press Telegram: Paramount gang member sentenced to death for 2007 double homicide
  • Julio Ramirez, 21 - The Homicide Report - Los Angeles Times
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    Victim Details

    Julio Ramirez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Paramount

    CA

    2007-07-29

    21

    Julio

    Ramirez

    11/14/2025

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    It's so sad to think about how Julio Ramirez was just starting his adult life when it was tragically... ...Read More
    10/23/2024
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    02/09/2024
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    09/01/2023
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