Man Charged with 37 Counts of Attempted Murder in Los Angeles Nightclub Crash
Fernando Ramirez faces 37 attempted murder charges for allegedly plowing his car into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 37 people. He has an extensive criminal history.
Overview
- Fernando Ramirez, 29, is charged with 37 counts of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly driving into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub.
- The incident involved Ramirez allegedly driving his vehicle into a crowd outside The Vermont Hollywood, resulting in injuries to 37 individuals, some of whom sustained serious harm.
- Authorities state that Ramirez was reportedly intoxicated and had been removed from the venue shortly before the incident occurred.
- Ramirez faces potential multiple life sentences if convicted on the attempted murder charges, and he was shot in the back after the crash.
- Ramirez has an extensive criminal history, including prior convictions for attempted murder and aggravated battery, and was out on bail for a pending domestic violence case.
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The reporting appears neutral and objective by primarily relying on official statements from the District Attorney and Police Chief. It focuses on presenting factual details about the charges, the incident, and the ongoing investigation into the shooting, without employing loaded language or offering speculative interpretations. The article maintains a straightforward, informative tone.
"The man accused of plowing a car into a crowd outside a popular Los Angeles nightclub and injuring dozens of people was charged with 74 felony counts in connection with the crash, prosecutors announced on July 22."
USA TODAY"The incident early Saturday “could have been catastrophic” and that it was a miracle that no one died."
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Fernando Ramirez faces 37 counts of attempted murder and 37 counts of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly driving his car into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 37 people.
Fernando Ramirez has an extensive criminal history including prior convictions for attempted murder, felony battery from a 2019 attack, gang-related charges from 2014, and unresolved cases including a 2024 drunk driving case and a 2022 domestic violence case. He was on parole at the time of the incident.
Ramirez allegedly drove into a crowd of mostly women waiting outside The Vermont Hollywood nightclub around 2 a.m. after being removed from the venue. The vehicle struck 37 people and caused serious injuries to several victims.
Bystanders pulled Ramirez from his disabled vehicle and assaulted him. During the altercation, a man fired a gun and shot Ramirez in the back. The police are searching for the suspect who shot him.
If convicted on the attempted murder charges, Fernando Ramirez faces multiple life sentences in prison due to the severity and number of offenses.
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