The Salina Police Department this afternoon identified the victim of a Monday morning shooting on E. Iron Avenue.
The victim of Monday morning’s shooting has been identified as Camilo Renaldo Ramirez, a 25-yearold male from Salina, according to information from a police news release. Ramirez’s next of kin has been notified, and he remains in critical condition at a hospital in Wichita.
At the scene of the shooting, Ramirez’s dog was found deceased from an apparent gunshot. In addition, a front window at the Fresh Market, 511 E. Iron, and City Go bus stop sign sustained damage from bullets fired during the shooting.
Surveillance videos near the shooting scene showed a vehicle circling the area, then stop and two occupants exit and begin shooting, the news release noted.
Through their investigation, Salina Police detectives developed the names of two persons of interest: Jamie Leos, Jr., 24-years old and Juan Doroteo Morales, 34-years old.
On Monday at approximately 8:26 p.m., Jamie Leos, Jr. was contacted by Salina Police on Centennial Road near W. Crawford Street. Jamie Leos, Jr. was subsequently transported to the Salina Police Department for questioning.
At approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, Salina Police detectives went to Jaime Leos, Jr.’s residence in the 100 block of E. Jewell Avenue to secure it for a search warrant. Upon arrival Morales was located and taken to the Salina Police Department for questioning.
When the search warrant was executed, evidence related to the Ramirez shooting was discovered and more than 80 grams of methamphetamine were seized.
Both Leos and Morales were subsequently arrested and booked into the Saline County Jail.
Charges requested for Leos are:
●Attempted first degree murder
●Felony animal cruelty
●Felon in possession of a firearm
●Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
●Other narcotics-related charges
Charges requested for Morales are:
●Attempted first degree murder
●Felony animal cruelty
●Felon in possession of a firearm
The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information concerning this shooting or identification of the individual(s) involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/createreport/anonymous/salina.org to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210. Case 2021-25824.