Juan Ramirez Vides, 40, was found dead in an alley in Van Nuys, California, on February 13, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner ruled the cause of death to be gunshot wounds and classified the death as a homicide.

The Los Angeles Police Department has not released details about suspects, motives, or investigative leads, and there have been no reports of arrests. Vides’ death is noted alongside other recent firearm fatalities in the Van Nuys area, and memorials for victims reflect the community’s grief.

Anyone with information that could help identify those responsible for Vides’ killing is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.