Man killed in shooting identified by Merced County coroner. Teen and a man arrested
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim in the March 22 shooting as 24-year-old Angel Ramirez of Winton.
Deputies responded to the shooting in the 7100 block of Bobbi Avenue at 7:30 p.m. after reports of a man bleeding in front of a home.
Ramirez had a gunshot wound to the head and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Deputies said the incident happened during a gathering at the home, where the suspect and victim were at.
A 17-year-old was booked into juvenile hall on suspicion of murder and 20-year-old Jerardo Ochoa-Aguilar of Winton was arrested suspicion of accessory to murder.
The motive for the shooting is still being investigated.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Merced County Sheriff’s Office at 209-385-7445.
This story was originally published March 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM.
