The Bakersfield Police department is asking the public if they know the whereabouts of a murder victim prior to his death. Ernesto Ramirez, Jr. died from gunshot wounds in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day but police don’t know what he was doing prior to them finding him on the 2700 block of University Avenue. BPD hopes the release of Ramirez’s photo will encourage someone from the public who recognizes him to step forward. Anyone with information should call Detective Chris Feola at 661-326-3513 or 661-327-7111.

Kelli Forsch