John Ramos, 29, a Latino man from Los Angeles, was killed by a gunshot wound to the torso on May 24, 2025 in an alley near Florence and Dalton avenues in South Los Angeles. First responders arriving just after 6:24 p.m. found three victims; Ramos and another man were pronounced dead at the scene and a woman in her 20s was taken to hospital in stable condition. The Medical Examiner ruled Ramos’ death a homicide.

Witnesses reported multiple suspects arriving in a vehicle and opening fire, then fleeing. Officers established a large perimeter, searched nearby blocks, and canvassed for security video and shell casings; several people were detained that night. Two suspects described in reports were a 17-year-old and a 20-year-old, and local accounts variously noted at least two arrests and, in some reports, three people in custody. Names have not been released.

Anyone who saw the shooting or has video from the Florence and Dalton area that evening is asked to contact the LAPD Homicide Unit with information.