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Authorities have arrested four suspects in connection with the tragic shooting of 48-year-old security guard Salvador Ramirez outside 99 Bottles & Cocktails. Ramirez, who was on duty, sustained critical injuries from a gunshot to the head and died the next day. The arrested suspects reside in Los Angeles, but the motive for the shooting and their relationship to the victim remain unclear. Family members describe Ramirez as a devoted father and husband, and the community mourns the loss. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is continuing the investigation and seeks public assistance.
Anaheim – Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old security guard Salvador “Sal” Ramirez, who was shot outside 99 Bottles & Cocktails on June 22. The incident took place around 1 a.m. on the 8900 block of Katella Avenue when Ramirez, who was on duty, was shot in the head. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was placed on life support and subsequently died from his injuries the following day.
The suspects, identified as David Anthony Ortega (44), Rene Jose Juarez Jr. (37), Max Maestas (54), and Robert Allen Duncan (43), are all residents of Los Angeles and were arrested on August 13. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has not disclosed any information regarding the motive behind the killing or the nature of the relationship between the victim and the suspects.
Family members have described Salvador Ramirez as a devoted husband and caring father to five children. A GoFundMe page created by his sister-in-law underscored his role as a loving father and protector, emphasizing that he deserved to return home that night. The tragic nature of his death has left a significant impact on his family and the community.
The investigation into the case is ongoing, with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department leading the inquiry. Authorities are seeking information from the public and encourage anyone with details to contact the sheriff’s department at 714-647-7000. Those wishing to provide anonymous tips can reach out to OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-847-6227 or visit their website.
Prior to the arrests, the sheriff’s department had described the initial suspect as a male who fled the scene on foot before law enforcement arrived. The circumstances leading up to the shooting, as well as the relationship between the victim and the suspects, remain unclear as investigators work diligently to piece together the sequence of events surrounding this tragic incident.
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