Gang Member Gets Life Without Parole for Fatal Santa Ana Shooting

Published on April 23, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 25-year-old man was sentenced April 22 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the gang-related fatal shooting of a man outside an apartment complex in Santa Ana six years ago. Alexis Ascencion of Santa Ana was convicted Feb. 15 of first-degree murder and participating in gang activity, with special circumstances of gang activity and sentencing enhancements for discharge of a gun causing death. Co-defendant Felix Martinez Vargas of Santa Ana pleaded guilty Sept. 2, 2022, to voluntary manslaughter and is still awaiting sentencing. Both men were charged in connection with the killing of 36-year-old Mariano Labra Ramos of Santa Ana on Dec. 1, 2017. Authorities said Mr. Ascencion mistakenly thought Mr. Ramos was a rival gang member....

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