Fatal Shooting of Long Beach Street Vendor Under Investigation
Long Beach police are investigating the shooting death of street corn vendor Yener Ramirez, a married father of two, who was possibly caught in gang crossfire. Witnesses believe he was an innocent victim, and his family believes he was not the intended target. Ramirez, who came to the US from Guatemala, was known as "The Corn Guy" and had been hoping to find another line of work after being robbed at gunpoint in the past. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and residents are concerned about the safety of the area.