Child, Teen Arrested After OC Man Dies Of Gunshot Wound

COSTA MESA, CA — Two people were arrested on suspicion of shooting a 35-year-old man in an Orange County neighborhood, authorities said Tuesday.

The shooting was reported on Friday, Nov. 10 at 5:36 p.m. in the 2800 block of Mendoza Drive. Costa Mesa police officers responded to the scene in about three minutes and found a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.

While officers gave emergency aid, the man died of his injuries at the scene. He was later identified as Costa Mesa resident Raymond Gonzalez.

18-year-old Ryan Ivan Ramos, of Costa Mesa, and a juvenile whose name was not released were ultimately arrested on suspicion of the crime.

Ramos was charged with murder with a special circumstance allegation of gang activity and a felony count of participating in gang activity. He also faces sentencing enhancements for a gang member's vicarious discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and gang activity.

According to authorities, the shooting was likely gang-related and likely an isolated incident.

In an effort to raise funds for funeral expenses and other things relating to the loss, Gonzalez's brother, David, has set up a GoFundMe page where residents can contribute to the family.

"This is something I wish I didn't have to do," David wrote on GoFundMe. "We're trying to raise funds for a funeral service for my brother Raymond. He was fatally shot in front of his kid's home. Any and everything will help to lay brother to rest."

Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to contact the Costa Mesa Police Department at 714-754-5252 or Detective Fricke at 714-754-4908.