Fermin Smokey Ruelas

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 17, 2023, at approximately 10:05 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers responded to a shooting in the 500 block of South Lorena Street. Upon arrival, they discovered 45-year-old Fermin Ruelas inside his residence, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite prompt medical attention, Ruelas was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation quickly identified 26-year-old Michael Monarrez as the primary suspect in Ruelas's homicide. Monarrez was apprehended s ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Fermin Smokey Ruelas

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Los-angeles

    CA

    2023-08-17

    35

    Fermin

    Smokey Ruelas

    12/27/2024

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