Los Angeles: On Thursday, June 27, 2002, at approximately 7:00 p.m. Victim Ramsey Boutte, a male Black , 20 years of age, of Los Angeles, was riding his bike to his grandmother’s house. Two male Black suspects driving a black sedan shot the victim from inside their car, and fled in unknown direction toward 3^rd Avenue and 52^nd Street .

Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead . The motive of the shooting appears to be gang related and no suspects have been identified.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is urged to call 77^th Street Operations Support Division, Detective Lemos at 213-485-1383. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at the Detective Information Desk, 1-877 LAWFULL. (1-877-529-3855).

This press release was prepared by Public Officer Jose L. Rodriguez Sr., Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.