Richmond VA Homicide Fugitive

Oswaldo Ramirez Most Wanted for Murder by Richmond Police

February 28, 2010

SUFFOLK VA NEWS -- Oswaldo Ramirez is most wanted by Richmond Police in Virginia after he was charged in the first-degree murder of 43-year-old Leoncio Deleon. Richmond Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the homicide, which occurred in the 4600 block of Southwood Parkway at approximately 2:00 a.m. on January 24, 2010.

Most wanted fugitive for murder - Oswaldo Ramirez

That investigation has led police to believe that Deleon was fatally stabbed by Ramirez after an altercation in the apartment located in South Richmond. Furthermore, the victim was alive when officers arrived on the scene, but later died at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.

Since the January 24, 2010 stabbing, Ramirez has been unable to be located. Even though he may still be in Richmond area, Ramirez may have possibly headed south into Hampton Roads or North Carolina, for assistance before moving toward Mexico.

Oswaldo Ramirez is described as:

• Birth date: April 23 1985
• Height: 66 inches
• Weight: 150 lbs
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic

Ramirez should be considered armed and dangerous. Therefore, residents of Suffolk and Hampton Roads should beware of this most wanted fugitive, and are asked to alert local law enforcement authorities if he is seen. Anyone with information can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000, or the Latino Tip Line at 804-239-4209. Richmond Police can be reached at 804-646-5100.

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