Jury Selection To Begin In Fatal Shooting At Oceanside Park

VISTA, CA – Jury selection is expected to begin Tuesday in the trial of two Oceanside gang members accused in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl at a park in rival gang territory.

Elias Isai Ramos and Daniel Manuel Ramos, who are not related, are charged with murder and attempted murder.

Deputy District Attorney Shawn Tafreshi alleged the defendants, both 21, went to Balderrama Park in the early morning hours of Sept. 3, 2016, looking for a rival to kill.

The prosecutor said Annabelle Flores and a friend were on a play structure in the park when Daniel Ramos, in an unprovoked attack, allegedly fired at both victims, killing Annabelle.

Tafreshi said Elias Ramos was there to back up his fellow gang member. Annabelle Flores' friend ran away and was not injured, the prosecutor said.

The defendants each face life in prison if convicted.

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