On December 14, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Lancaster police responded to a shooting incident in the 700 block of W. Pleasant Run Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered 30-year-old Jorge Arevalo, a resident of Hutchins, Texas, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Arevalo was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Following an investigation, authorities identified 26-year-old Victor Ramirez Jr. as a suspect in the shooting.
An arrest warrant was subsequently issued for Ramirez in connection with Arevalo's death. The Lancaster Police Department has urged anyone with additional information regarding the incident to contact Detective Gomez at [email protected].
This tragic event has garnered attention within the Lancaster community, highlighting concerns about local gun violence. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement officials continue to gather details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting. Community members are encouraged to assist by providing any pertinent information to aid in the resolution of this case.
