Long Beach street vendor killed by stray bullet
LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Long Beach community is mourning the loss of a popular street vendor who was killed after being struck by a stray bullet.
Yener Ramirez, also known as the Corn Guy, was killed Wednesday evening while selling food in the 100 block of East Eagle Street.
Investigators say there was a shooting down the block, Ramirez had no involvement with, but was unfortunately struck by one of the bullets.
Long Beach Fire Department paramedics took him to a hospital, where he later died.
According to police, "multiple unknown suspects" were in the area when at least one of them fired several gunshots.
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"Detectives do not believe the victim had an interaction with any of the suspects at the time of the shooting," police said in a statement. There was no known motive for the shooting and no description of any possible suspects.
Ramirez is described as a loving father who was "working tirelessly days in order to provide for his family" a GoFundMe post read.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Michael Hubbard, Jesus Espinoza, or Alfredo Chairez at 562-570-7244. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.