Vanessa Sarai Santos Garcia, a 14-year-old girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on November 27, 2021. The incident occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. on that day, when officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon on the 2600 block of Olando Street. Upon arrival, they found Vanessa inside the home with a gunshot wound.
Despite officers' attempts to render lifesaving efforts, Vanessa was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic.
Vanessa's death led to a thorough investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit. Detectives identified 18-year-old Junio Alexis Ramos Estrada as a suspect in the case. After an interview with detectives, Ramos was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter, statutory rape of a person who is 13, 14, or 15 years old by a defendant who is more than four but less than six years older than the victim, and possession of a stolen firearm. Ramos was subsequently transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation into Vanessa's death is active and ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The case has garnered significant attention due to the tragic loss of a young life and the serious charges brought against the suspect.
