A fourth suspect was arrested in connection with the gang-related shooting death of an innocent street food vendor in Long Beach.
The suspect was identified as Rion Dashon Moore, 18, of Long Beach. Moore was arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of Yener Hudiel Ramirez-Miranda, 37, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
On March 20, 2024, Ramirez-Miranda was selling food in the 100 block of Eagle Avenue when he was struck by gunfire just after 4 p.m.
Following an investigation, detectives said multiple suspects were in the area when at least one suspect fired multiple gunshots. Police said Ramirez-Miranda did not interact with the suspects but was struck in the upper body during the nearby confrontation.
The shooter fled the scene before officers arrived. Ramirez-Miranda was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
Homicide detectives scoured security camera footage and continued investigating the case.
Four months later, police announced they had arrested three suspects in connection with the shooting. Two were arrested on July 18 and the third person was arrested on July 19. They were identified as:
- Rahman Snook Abdallah, 19, of Long Beach, was booked for murder and held on $2 million bail
- Raylon Deshawn Akers, 23, of Los Angeles, was booked for murder and held on $2 million bail
- James Arthur Havlicheck Jr., 33, of Lakewood, was booked for accessory to murder and held on $1 million bail
“Detectives believe the suspects fired shots at subjects they believed to be rival gang members,” Long Beach police said. “ Each of the suspects is a gang member and a prohibited possessor. Ramirez-Miranda was an innocent bystander and not involved in gang activity.”
Search warrants were served in Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Lakewood and Los Angeles. During the arrests, officers also recovered multiple firearms.
Over a year later, on Nov. 4, 2025, police announced a fourth suspect, 18-year-old Moore, who was identified in the case. Moore was already in custody on an unrelated charge and was being housed at the Long Beach City Jail.
He was re-booked for murder and his bail was set at $2 million.
“Mr. Ramirez-Miranda was a beloved member of the Long Beach community,” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson. “Safety takes all of us and gun violence is not tolerated in our city. As a City, we are committed to disrupting this cycle of gang-related violence and to keeping everyone safe.”
“Mr. Ramirez-Miranda is the victim of unacceptable gang-related gun violence,” Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish said in July 2024. “I believe these arrests demonstrate that our department will never stop working with and for our community. We remain dedicated to our community’s safety and to holding individuals accountable for their crimes.”
Ramirez-Miranda is survived by his wife and two children.
Detectives will present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call LBPD Homicide Detectives Jesus Espinoza and Alfredo Chairez at 562-570-7244.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.