County deputies sought Cedric Oscar Ramirez on outstanding warrants. Spotting them, Raimiez fled but was caught in a residential driveway. After a physical struggle, he produced a handgun and shot at the officers. Police returned fire and killed a bystander Frank Al Mendoza. Ramirez held Mendoza's 60-year-old wife hostage for over seven hours before a tactical team fatally shot him.
Victim's Name: Cedric Oscar Ramirez
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: August 2, 2014
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban