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Gus Bolanos Jr., a 30-year-old Latino, was shot and killed on January 31, 2020, in Wilmington, Los Angeles. The shooting occurred about 11:52 a.m. while Bolanos sat in the passenger seat of a parked car on the 200 block of West Anaheim Street. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner records show he was approached by a man and shot multiple times, and was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:05 p.m.

Investigators identified 29-year-old Jose Gonzalez Ruiz as the suspect. Ruiz was described as the ex-husband of Bolanos’ girlfriend; LAPD Harbor Division detectives said Ruiz approached Bolanos and carried out what appeared to be a targeted attack. Ruiz was charged with one count of murder with gun allegations on February 6, 2020, pleaded not guilty, and had a court appearance scheduled for March 12, 2020.

Detectives asked anyone with information to contact them or submit anonymous tips. Does anyone have information about Bolanos, his movements that day, or the relationship dynamics that might help the investigation?