John Martinez Ramirez, known as Johnny, was 25 when he was shot and killed on Sunday, November 27, 2022, in west Phoenix. Officers responded about 1:40 p.m. to the area near the 3800 block of North 43rd Avenue, close to Indian School Road, and found Ramirez inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Phoenix police classified the death as a homicide and assigned detectives to investigate.

Investigators say someone was seen running from the area after the shooting, but authorities have not publicly identified that person, released a detailed description, or announced a motive. Silent Witness posted the case as 2022-4060 and offered a reward of up to $2,000 for information that could identify the person seen leaving or otherwise explain the circumstances. Ramirez was born March 30, 1997, in Glendale, Arizona, attended local schools and community college, and was remembered by family as a beloved son and brother. No arrest or charge has been publicly reported.

Does anyone who was in the area that afternoon or who knew Johnny have information that could help clarify what happened?