Ricardo Camberos

Ricardo Camberos, a 39-year-old Hispanic man known to friends as "Richie" or "Thumper," was remembered for his beautiful smile and great sense of humor. Described as the life of the party, he loved dancing and joking around with friends and was considered a very funny person. He was born and lived in Los Angeles, California.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, March 29, 2025, police were called to a shooting in the El Sereno neighborhood of Los Angeles. At approximately 1:54 a.m., officers from the Los Angeles Police Department arrived in the 2100 block of East Valley Boulevard, near North Soto Street. They learned that one or more suspects had approached Ricardo’s RV and started an argument with him.

During the confrontation, Ricardo was shot. He was found lying in the street suffering from gunshot wounds. Personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene, where they pronounced him dead. The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner later formally identified him.

According to police, witnesses reported seeing four men running away from the area after the shooting. No arrests have been announced in connection with Ricardo's death. As of April 2025, the investigation was ongoing, and the case remains unsolved.