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Fermin Smokey Ruelas

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Aug 17, 2023

Victim Details

Fermin Smokey Ruelas

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2023-08-17

35

Fermin

Smokey Ruelas

07/22/2026

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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 ...
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  • KTLA: Man, boy in custody for killing teen in Boyle Heights may be responsible for other homicides
  • Shooting Victim at 537 S Lorena St
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    Has anyone else noticed how troubling it is that a 14-year-old is involved in something this severe?... ...Read More
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