Arrests Made in Winton Homicide Investigation - Victim Identified 

March 25, 2025 – Merced County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on March 22, 2025, at approximately 7:30 P.M., the Merced County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 7100 block of Bobbi Avenue in Winton for a report of a male subject bleeding in front of a residence.

Deputies, along with the California Highway Patrol and Merced County Fire, responded to the scene and located a male lying on the ground with apparent injuries. First responders determined the man sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was airlifted by medical helicopter.

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Tragically, the victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. He has been identified as 24-year-old Angel Ramirez of Winton.

The investigation revealed that the incident occurred during a gathering at a residence in the 7100 block of Bobbi Avenue, which both the suspect and victim attended.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old juvenile from Winton has been arrested and booked into Juvenile Hall for murder. Additionally, 20-year-old Jerardo Ochoa-Aguilar of Winton has been arrested for accessory to murder.

Investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Merced County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 385-7445.

Media inquiries can be directed to Captain Aaron Rosenberg at (209) 564-0023 or aaron.rosenberg@countyofmerced.com.

Source: Merced County Sheriff’s Office