Jason Alexander Ramirez, 19, was fatally shot in Boyle Heights in the early hours of December 18, 2024. LAPD officers responding to reports of gunfire near Sixth Street and Grande Vista Avenue found Ramirez inside a Kia Soul with multiple gunshot wounds; Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Family accounts say Ramirez had been dropping his sister off at work and was returning home when four teenagers were seen near the house as he approached the front door. One of the youths reportedly pretended to be in distress to get Jason to stop, while three others waited hidden behind cars; when he stopped to assist, he was ambushed and shot. A 17-year-old Hispanic male was arrested after fleeing from officers and later taken into custody.

Authorities say it is unclear whether the shooting was gang-related and have released few details about motive or the arrested suspect. Anyone who witnessed the ambush or has information about the incident is asked to contact investigators.