SALINE COUNTY — A jury found a Salina man guilty for a shooting death in 2021.
A Saline County jury found 38-year-old, Juan Doroteo-Morales guilty of first-degree, premeditated murder, aggravated assault and criminal possession of a firearm by a felon in the death of 25-year-old Camilo Renaldo Ramirez of Salina, according to the Kansas Attorney General's office.
In August 2021, Ramirez and his dog were shot near the intersection of Front Street and E. Iron Avenue. Police, who were dispatched to the area for the report of gunshots, found Ramirez in the street. He later died at a hospital.
According to information from police, surveillance videos near the shooting scene showed a vehicle circling the area. It then stopped and two people got out and began shooting.
A front window at Fresh Market, 511 E. Iron Avenue, and a nearby CityGo bus stop sign sustained damage from bullets during the shooting.
As part of the investigation, detectives learned that Ramirez was lured to the location by Morales and co-defendants Jaime Leos, Jacob Leos and Kiera Stewart.
Investigators found firearms used in the shooting in a drainage system a few blocks from a residence associated with the crime.
“Everyone involved in Camilo Ramirez’s murder has now been held accountable for their actions. I am pleased that justice was served,” said Jessica Domme, Deputy Attorney General.
Stewart entered guilty pleas to intentional murder in the second Degree, attempted aggravated robbery, and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery on Oct. 18, 2022. Stewart testified during Morales’ trial.
Jaime Leos entered guilty pleas to voluntary manslaughter and conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree on July 29, 2024.
Jacob Leos entered guilty pleas to intentional murder in the second degree, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, and aggravated assault on May 2, 2024.
Stewart and Jaime Leos are scheduled to be sentenced on May 16. Jacob Leos is scheduled to be sentenced May 20. Morales will be sentenced in Saline County District Court on August 15th.
The Salina Police Department with the assistance of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation investigated the case.