Alonso Ramirez, 14

Oct. 1, 2012

Alonso Ramirez, a 14-year-old Latino, died Monday, Oct. 1, six months after he was shot in the 10000 block of Telfair Avenue in Pacoima, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Alonso was shot Thursday, April 19. Coroner's records show he was shot in the head.

After the shooting, the teenager was admitted to Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where he remained until his death on Oct. 1.

Winter had no other details about the case.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 275-5273. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Los Angeles Times

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21 reader comments

Only 14 years old. This is too sad and wrong. How difficult must have been seeing this young child in the hospital day in and day out for six months. Not knowing whether he would be the same child he was before the shooting, whether he would fully or partially recuperate, ever. Now he is gone and the family are left behind with much grief, anger, disappointment and blame. They may never get answers and in the event they do get them, what good will it bring? their loved one is gone forever, the damage has been done. Should the perpetrator be found, prosecuted and thrown in jail for years a similar story awaits that family.

So as long as parents don’t give QUALITY time and attention, love and support to their children this story shall keep on repeating itself and multiply by the dozen. A poor parent can raise successful children just as much as a wealthier parent can. Being poor is not and should not be used as an excuse to not raise children appropriately. Being poor should not be used as an excuse to not ensure that children are being educated with proper manners and to motivate them to complete higher education and to become productive members of our society.

I do not agree with the idea of a bigger government; however, I’m a strong believer that part of the solution to our society’s many problems is to control nativity. Controversial, yes. But desperate times call for drastic solutions.

May this child finally rest in peace.

— Souleil Oct. 12, 2012 at 1:38 p.m.