(L.A.) Fermin Ruelas, 45, Died from Gunshots
Case Number: 2023-10861
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 45-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.
The coroner’s office has identified the man as Fermin Ruelas.
Manner of Death: Homicide
Cause of Death: Multiple Gunshot Wounds
RIP FERMIN RUELAS (December 26, 1977 – August 17, 2023)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Thursday at 10:15 a.m.
At approximately 10 a.m., Hollenbeck Area uniformed officers had responded to the 500 block of Lorena Street for a shooting investigation. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The suspect is 26-year-old Michael Monarrez, who has also been implicated in the murder of 16-year-old Alfonso Ramos at the Evergreen Park Recreation Center in Boyle Heights on August 12.