On the evening of January 2, 2025, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the east alley of 1400 S. Standard Avenue in Santa Ana and found 38-year-old Gerson Ramirez unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders pronounced Ramirez dead at the scene. No motive has been released and the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.

Police have not identified any suspects and are actively seeking witnesses and anyone with information. The case is eligible for the Gang Reward Program, and detectives are working to identify and locate people who may have been present during the incident. Community members have expressed concern while investigators pursue leads.

If anyone saw activity near the east alley of 1400 S. Standard Avenue on the evening of January 2 or has information about Ramirez’s death, please contact the Santa Ana police.