Genaro Ramirez Jr., 19

Oct. 17, 2011, 12:19 p.m.

Genaro Ramirez Jr., a 19-year-old Latino, was fatally shot Monday, Oct. 17, near Barlin Avenue and Prichard Street in Downey, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Ramirez was shot and collapsed at the front door of a friend's house about 2:51 a.m.

Authorities were called and Ramirez was taken to a hospital in Lynwood where he was pronounced dead at 3:30 a.m.

The coroner's office had no additional details about the case.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.

-- Los Angeles Times

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37 reader comments

Genaro Ramirez was my older brother he had just turned 19 less than a month ago.He got shot on the stomach around 2:40 a.m on Oct 17,2011 a block away from my house. He was almost 2 years older then me. He was a great brother,friend...a great person in general.He was just a person who would put a smile on your face,he loved to dance,rap,& box.He was well known for his goofy personality,he was 6'2 & looked mean at times but when you really got to know him you would think the total opposite. It sucks because just the day before he was telling me and my boyfriend he wanted to join boxing the next day...But he didn't make it. I love him so much he didnt deserve to get shot & die but i know he's is a better place now. I ask for whom ever reads this prays for my brother Genaro Ramierz Jr.

— Lorena Ramirez Oct. 18, 2011 at 2:03 p.m.