15-year-old accused of fatally shooting Houston-area softball coach during truck theft, HPD says
A beloved Houston-area softball coach was killed after an alleged truck theft outside his home on Easter Sunday. Now, police said they've arrested a 15-year-old who's charged with capital murder. A 15-year-old is believed to have fatally shot and killed a Houston-area softball coach, Ivan Ramirez, while trying to steal his truck. The shooting occurred on March 31 outside Ramirez's home near Pearland, Texas. Ramirez, a coach for Texas Magic Fastpitch Travel's softball team, was rushed to hospital but died weeks later. The suspect was identified by the Houston Police Department but not released due to his age. The teenager was charged with capital murder and arrested on June 6. If you know anything about this case, contact the Houston police Department's Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
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15-year-old accused of fatally shooting Houston-area softball coach during truck theft, HPD says
"I think he is going to push through it. He is one of the most stubborn people I know," one of the softball team's players told ABC13. The 42-year-old coach always encouraged his players to work hard, strive for greatness, and always believe in themselves.
"I think he is going to push through it. He is one of the most stubborn people I know," one of the softball team's players told ABC13. The 42-year-old coach always encouraged his players to work hard, strive for greatness, and always believe in themselves.
"I think he is going to push through it. He is one of the most stubborn people I know," one of the softball team's players told ABC13. The 42-year-old coach always encouraged his players to work hard, strive for greatness, and always believe in themselves.
"I think he is going to push through it. He is one of the most stubborn people I know," one of the softball team's players told ABC13. The 42-year-old coach always encouraged his players to work hard, strive for greatness, and always believe in themselves.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 15-year-old is believed to be responsible for shooting and killing a beloved Houston-area softball coach while trying to steal his truck, according to police.
The video above is from a previous report.
Investigators said the shooting happened on March 31, Easter Sunday, outside the victim's home at an apartment on the South Beltway near Pearland.
The victim is 42-year-old Ivan Ramirez, a coach for Texas Magic Fastpitch Travel's softball team.
Investigators said a witness reported seeing a suspect in a yellow hoodie scoping out Ramirez's car, and he later saw the same person take off in a gray pickup truck after the shooting.
The Houston Police Department said it identified the suspect as a 15-year-old but is not releasing the teen's identity due to the age.
The teenager was charged with capital murder and arrested on June 6, according to HPD.
Investigators said Ramirez was home at an apartment complex on Easter Sunday when an app on his phone alerted him his truck door had been opened.
HPD said when he came outside to investigate, the 15-year-old allegedly shot at him multiple times.
Investigators said Ramirez's wife found him bleeding on the ground.
Ramirez was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, had undergone multiple surgeries, and was in critical condition before he died weeks later.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family with expenses.
If you know anything about this case, authorities urge you to contact the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.
Tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers directly to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip, or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
विषय: Softball, Crime, Theft, Trafficking (Stolen Goods)