Ruby Yolanda Sorto, 34, was fatally shot on the evening of July 4, 2024, in a vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in South Los Angeles. The incident occurred about 10:30 p.m. in the 600 block of West 84th Street. Sorto, who was driving one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene; a male passenger in her car was injured but treated on-site and released. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner found the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the neck and ruled the manner of death homicide.

Family members described Sorto as a beloved daughter, sister, and friend with a compassionate nature and vibrant spirit. Her family organized a GoFundMe campaign, started by her children, to help cover funeral expenses and provide a service they said would honor her memory. The Los Angeles Police Department has not released suspect or vehicle descriptions, and the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information, please contact the LAPD at 877-LAPD-247.