On December 16, 2023, 38-year-old Jose Luis Ramirez was found fatally shot in his 2013 black Chrysler 300 on E RL Thornton Freeway in Dallas, Texas. The vehicle was discovered near the South Harwood bridge entrance, where it had come to a stop.
Ramirez was born on July 13, 1985, in Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico, and later moved to East Dallas. He graduated from North Dallas High School in 2003 and worked as a mechanic and operator at Austin Bridge & Road for over three years.
He was known for his love of working on cars, spending time with his children, and playing soccer in his younger years. He is survived by his daughters, Marleny Denisse Ramirez and Julianna Ramirez, as well as his parents, Luis and Blanca.
As of May 2024, the Dallas Police Department had not identified any suspects in Ramirez's murder. Detective Jose Ortiz-Vives was leading the investigation and urged anyone with information to come forward by contacting him at 214-671-4310 or via email at [email protected].
In their efforts to solve the case, the Dallas Police Department reached out to the community for assistance, emphasizing the importance of any information that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding Ramirez's death. Despite these efforts, the case remained unsolved, leaving Ramirez's family and friends seeking closure.
