South Gate: Man, 33, is fatally shot in the mouth

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Gilberto Ramos, 33-year-old Latino man, was found shot to death in the 8800 block of Santa Fe Avenue in South Gate shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008.

A white or gray compact car, possibly an older Honda, was seen leaving the area and is considered a ‘suspect vehicle,’ authorities said.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said Ramos died sometime Nov. 14 after suffering a gunshot wound to the mouth.

Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in solving the case. If you have information, call them at (323) 890-5500 or the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at (323) 267-4800.

—Anthony Pesce