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Ryan Ramirez

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (10)
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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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    Victim Details

    Ryan Ramirez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Burgettstown

    PA

    2016-08-22

    21

    Ryan

    Ramirez

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I wanted to bring attention to the Rebound 4 Ryan initiative that Ryan's family started. It’s incr... ...Read More
    12/01/2023
    I was struck by how Ryan's family turned their tragedy into a force for good with the Rebound 4 Ryan... ...Read More
    02/17/2023
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