Osmani Gramajo Bonilla was a happy and smiling 11-year-old boy who always arrived at school early. The principal at Virgil Middle School in Los Angeles, California, remembered him for the constant smile on his face. His family described him as one of "the happiest smartest babies," an adorable and charming boy with a contagious smile. He and his younger brother, 4-year-old Jimmy, were remembered by their aunt, Maria Lopez, as "so sweet, really good kids."
A family friend, Carlos Aguilar, said, "They never did anything wrong to anyone. They were always happy, never wanted to hurt anyone. They were innocent."
On the afternoon of Sunday, October 11, 2026, Osmani and Jimmy were on a custody visit with their father, 35-year-old Adolfo Gramajo. Their mother, Edilma Bonilla De Leon, had been hesitant to let them go, as Gramajo had recently been released from detention. However, he had been pleading to see them, and she agreed after he promised to care for and protect them, telling her he was a changed man who was working and attending church. He had assured her that his parents would be present for the visit, but instead, he took the boys from his parents' house to a McDonald's.
Shortly before 1:00 p.m., after the meal, the three were near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and South Catalina Street in the Pico-Union neighborhood. There, Adolfo Gramajo shot both of his sons in the head before turning the gun on himself in an apparent double murder and suicide attempt. First responders from the Los Angeles Police Department arrived to find the father and two children seriously hurt. All three were transported to a local hospital, where Osmani and his brother Jimmy were pronounced dead.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner later confirmed that Osmani’s death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the head. His father survived the self-inflicted gunshot wound and was hospitalized in police custody. The LAPD stated that there were no additional suspects being sought and no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation into a possible motive is ongoing.
Adolfo Gramajo was arrested and booked on two counts of murder, with bail set at $4 million. The charges included a special-circumstance allegation of multiple murders. Disturbing posts from his social media history later surfaced. In one, he wrote, "Don’t judge me cause I am quiet, no one plans a murder out loud." His Facebook bio suggested he felt he had little to live for beyond his family, stating, "Usually nothing makes me happy anymore; I’m still alive because my family needs me to survive…"
In the days following the shooting, community members, friends, and family gathered at the intersection where the boys were killed. A makeshift memorial of flowers, candles, balloons, and other tributes was created on the sidewalk. At a vigil, the boys' maternal aunt, Marilsa Bonilla, expressed her grief and gratitude for the community's support. "I would’ve wanted this to be a birthday party for my nephews with gifts and laughs," she said. "We hope to God that the example of these little ones will motivate other parents to give more love to their children and preserve life because it is precious."
The family created a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral and burial expenses and to support the boys' mother while she was unable to work. In a statement on the page, the family wrote, "Our family is devastated and we all ask why. How could their own father do this... They had their entire lives ahead of them. Our hearts are heavy." As of October 2026, Adolfo Gramajo was awaiting legal proceedings for the murder of his two sons.
Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to contact Detective Wilfredo Ortiz of the LAPD’s Juvenile Division at 213-486-0530. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
