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Ryan Ramirez

Case from Burgettstown, PA dated Aug 22, 2016

Victim Details

Ryan Ramirez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Burgettstown

PA

2016-08-22

21

Ryan

Ramirez

06/30/2026

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On August 22, 2016, Ryan Ramirez, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Kennedy Township, was tragically found dead in a wooded area near Steubenville Pike in Hanover Township, Washington County. The cause of death was an apparent gunshot wound. Ryan had been reported missing by his family earlier that day, and a "missing" poster with his photo had been shared on Facebook.

The investigation into Ryan's death revealed a drug-fueled night that led to the fatal shooting. According to ...
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  • WTAE: Witness: Drug-fueled night led to shooting death of man found in Burgettstown woods
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: McKees Rocks man, 21, found shot dead in Burgettstown woods
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