Homicide Report > Genaro Ramirez Jr., 19
Genaro Ramirez Jr., 19
Died Oct. 17, 2011 at 3:30 a.m.
Genaro Ramirez Jr., a 19-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Monday, Oct. 17, near Barlin Avenue and Prichard Street in Downey, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Ramirez was shot and collapsed at the front door of a friend's house about 2:51 a.m.
Authorities were called and Ramirez was taken to a hospital in Lynwood where he was pronounced dead at 3:30 a.m.
The coroner's office had no additional details about the case.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
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20 reader comments about Genaro Ramirez Jr.
Genaro Ramirez was the type of guy that would put a smile on your face no matter what. He was an amazing person and it is just hard to believe that he is gone . Genaro was one of the happiest person in the world and I am just shocked and upset because he was so young. No one deserves to die and especially him because now lot of people are suffering. But I know that my friend will be remembered like an angel that he is and he will remain in our hearts. Love you buddy):
Oct. 17, 2011 at 10:51 p.m.
I went to school with genaro Ramírez we were not in the same grade he was a really cool guy funny and easy to get along with I can still remember the Downey high school cafetería lunches where Genaro and his friends would hang Out they were the loudest in the year of 2008
Oct. 17, 2011 at 11:02 p.m.
Genaro Ramirez was my older brother he had just turned 19 less than a month ago.He got shot on the stomach around 2:40 a.m on Oct 17,2011 a block away from my house. He was almost 2 years older then me. He was a great brother,friend...a great person in general.He was just a person who would put a smile on your face,he loved to dance,rap,& box.He was well known for his goofy personality,he was 6'2 & looked mean at times but when you really got to know him you would think the total opposite. It sucks because just the day before he was telling me and my boyfriend he wanted to join boxing the next day...But he didn't make it. I love him so much he didnt deserve to get shot & die but i know he's is a better place now. I ask for whom ever reads this prays for my brother Genaro Ramierz Jr.
Oct. 18, 2011 at 2:03 p.m.
So Sorry to read about ur brother...I live in AZ and it tears me up to know that another Mother, Father.....Sister,Brother, any family member lost a loved one...senseless killing...but his time on earth was complete...now he is home reaping his
rewards...GOD must have needed him
more...May your Brother RIP...and
MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER BRING U PEACE AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME. GOD BLESS U ALL
Oct. 18, 2011 at 8:21 p.m.
Genaro was such an amazing person, he always made me laugh when we hung out at school during our lunch time two/three years ago. He would always complain about how boring lunch was, he was always very out going. It's so sad to see such a great person not have the chance to live life the way he deserves to. RIP Genaro, we will always remember you.
Oct. 18, 2011 at 10:35 p.m.
Lorena,
My prayers go out for you, and your family
Oct. 19, 2011 at 8:33 a.m.
Genaro was the most amazing person I have ever met. He did not deserve this , he was always so happy. He was loving and caring and always putting a smile on everyone's face. The type of person that would lift u up no matter how down ur feeling. I remember all the good times with genaro and he will never be forgotten. I'm going to miss u old friend may u rest in paradise.
Oct. 19, 2011 at 5:35 p.m.
RIP....... My heart & prayers go out to his family. My son went to school with Genaro and my nephew as well. He is in heaven now watching over all his family and friends.
Oct. 19, 2011 at 8:05 p.m.
I went to school Whith Genaro! He was a Great Friend Always Making Everybody Laugh. One of The Words He Will Always Say is (Uh Hu!) R.I.P Ma Boy.
Oct. 19, 2011 at 11:19 p.m.
It is very sad that someone can take life away especially to such a young kid starting to become an adult. With big plans one of them getting married to my beautiful daughter Noemi I am very upset who ever did it doesn't even realize all the pain they've caused so many. They took a Son brother friend and my daughters dreams of getting married to her true Love!! REST IN PEACE GENARO U WILL B IN OUR PRAYERS...
Oct. 23, 2011 at 3:29 p.m.
damn my best friend past away he didnt deserve this i knew him for six years and lived across the street from him we use to kick it at his house all the time rip genaro we all love you
Oct. 26, 2011 at 9:51 p.m.
To the Sister, my heart goes out to you and to let you know that their will be justice and to always keep your brothers memories close to you i too lost my brother a year ago because a monster took his life all i can say it never gets easy but to know your brothers memory will always live on, he will always love you. I am sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you and your family God bless! pray for justice
Oct. 28, 2011 at 12:40 a.m.
To those who dnt believe in miracles there is a God. Not only did they take a son brother n friend they also took a father to b.my daughter Noemis dreams of marriage to her Loved one are gone but Jesus works in misterious ways.just wen all hope was gone for her and his family a lil ray of light from the heavens above a miracle of life from the life that was taken a seed was left to heal so manys pain. We will have a baby the news comes wen its the hardest on the day of his viewing my daughter tested positive. The sad thing is the miracle baby won't ever get to play with his Daddy.
Oct. 30, 2011 at 12:41 p.m.
I can't believe how someone can think they can just take someones life away. Only GOD can determine when and how. How dare someone decides to take someone elses life away and think they will be able to sleep every night. For the person that decided to pull the trigger that night. GOD SEE'S EVERYTHING AND YOUR DAY OF JUDGEMENT WILL COME SOONER OR LATER!!! I hope that you ask for forgiveness when you are face to face with the one above. LIFE IS THE ONE THING YOU CAN NEVER BRING BACK AND YOU JUST TOOK HIS LIFE LIKE NOTHING WITHOUT THINKING OF THE PAIN YOU HAVE CAUSED. RIP GENARO
Nov. 1, 2011 at 5:34 p.m.
may GOD bless his family... From what i read on here it doesn't sound like this kid was involved in any gang or wrong doing. Just curious to know what was the reason he was killed, mistaken identity, robbery? Does anyone know what might of happened?
Nov. 15, 2011 at 8:34 p.m.
— SO SAD
If you take a look at his FB, you will notice several references to a South Downey/North Paramount gang.
Nov. 17, 2011 at 10:26 a.m.
This wasnt because of gangs or somthing he did wronge just some cold hearted people with a dumb reson ..and who didnt care about all his dreams and didnt care about how his family and friends would feel :'( trust I know!
Dec. 5, 2011 at 9:54 p.m.
Genaro was a very happy person always smiling n always trying to make others laugh.
I'll never forget you homie u was like a brother to me , let the hatred hate n talk it ain't nothing.
Forever in my heart
Jan. 11, 2012 at 7:57 p.m.
I just find it odd that they keep placing it under a bicycling fatality. The other thing I find odd is why lynwoods st. francis? There's the kaiser hospital off clark, then the downey hospital. It's sketchy if you ask me. Release the 911 call recordings. It's weird how tight lipped the dpd...why? I think the dpd is dirty if you ask me...no ones asking questions, the kind if gun used/bullets, tire markings, street cameras, something has to give....but then again they gotta keep revenue coming...downey studios is blinded by the dpd, money makes the workday go round.
April 4, 2012 at 2:26 a.m.
— dpd is shady
St. Francis is better equipped at handling gunshot victims, than Downey Hospital or Kaiser.
April 13, 2012 at 12:39 p.m.
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