Miguel De Jesus Ramirez, 34, was found in the front yard of a home at 1641 1st Street NE in Center Point, Alabama, at about 6:19 a.m. on August 14, 2024. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person shot and discovered Ramirez with an apparent gunshot wound; deputies began CPR until Center Point Fire and Rescue arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Authorities have opened a homicide investigation but have not released a motive or identified any persons of interest. No arrests have been announced. The family, who also identify him as Miguel De-Jesus Ramirez-Limon, has organized a fundraiser to help cover funeral costs. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.