Jeff Antonio Ramirez, 35, was shot and killed on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in Southeast Portland. Family described him as a medical assistant who had been excited to start a new job at OHSU, and as a devoted son who lived at home to care for his parents. He enjoyed running, camping, paddle boarding, and his dog; his family said he simply loved life.

On February 2 Ramirez had been running errands after taking his dog for a run when, about 3:51 p.m. near Southeast 119th Avenue and Stark Street, a man approached his truck and fired a 9mm handgun multiple times. Witnesses gave aid, but Ramirez was found dead at the scene; the medical examiner ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound to the torso and classified the death as a homicide. The shooter then sped away and also shot a pedestrian, Stephen Barrera, who was seriously injured and survived.

Investigators recovered 9mm shell casings they linked to a January 2 murder and other shootings. Joseph Banks, 49, was later arrested and indicted on multiple counts including three murders and three attempted murders related to attacks between January and March 2022.

Did anyone in the Portland area see Ramirez that afternoon or notice suspicious activity near Southeast 119th and Stark?