In the early morning hours of September 21, 2021, a developing tragedy unfolded in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the death of 22-year-old Brittany Ramirez. The young woman, a mother to a three-year-old daughter, was left outside the emergency room of Presbyterian Hospital just after 2:00 AM. She had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the back of her head.
Ramirez, a student pursuing a career in the medical field at a local community college, was remembered by her family as a beautiful and thriving young lady whose life was cut short.
The initial investigation by the Albuquerque Police Department quickly identified a person of interest, Brittany's boyfriend, Brandon Yazy. It is believed that Yazy was with Ramirez at the time of the shooting and was also injured in the incident. Investigators theorize that both were inside a car when an unknown individual fired at them from outside the vehicle. Surveillance footage from the hospital helped police identify the car that dropped Ramirez off, leading them to Yazy. However, the investigation hit a significant roadblock when Yazy died from a drug overdose just a few days after the shooting, before detectives could formally interview him about the events of that night.
As of now, the case of Brittany Ramirez's death remains an open and active homicide investigation. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly named. The Albuquerque Police Department has featured her story in their "Duke City Case Files" series in an effort to generate new leads from the public. Her family continues to seek answers and justice, left with the devastating loss of a young mother and daughter. The case is a stark reminder of the lasting impact of violent crime, with a family still waiting for closure and a young child left to grow up without her mother.
