Homicide Report > Ramon Reyes, 17
Ramon Reyes, 17
Died Dec. 13, 2010
Ramon Reyes, a 17-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Monday, Dec. 13, in the 800 block of West 43rd Street in Vermont Square, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Police received a call reporting shots fired about 9 p.m., said LAPD Southwest Division Det. D. Dilkes, who is handling the investigation.
When authorities arrived, they found Reyes shot in the torso. Paramedics were called and he was pronounced dead at the scene, Dilkes said.
Investigators have not made an arrest in connection with the case and do not have a description of the assailant.
Detectives are still trying to determine if the shooting was gang-related.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Dets. Dilkes or C. Calicchia at (213) 485-4341. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Sarah Ardalani
- Neighborhood: Vermont Square
- Age: 17
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Monday
- Agency: LAPD Criminal Gang Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
Two reader comments about Ramon Reyes
r.i.p my boy minor
Aug. 31, 2011 at 12:11 p.m.
May u rest in peace..i know there were many years since I havent seen u ...i remember u like alil boy when u were like 6yrs old thats the last time ive seen u ...until again the day I had to say good bye to u...we will always luv and miss u...may u rest in paradise and see u up there when is my time to arrive...
Luv ur tia...rosie..
R.I.P LIL RAMON....
Dec. 7, 2011 at 9:05 a.m.
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