Maria Guadalupe Ramos Velasco, a mother of eight from Los Angeles, was fatally shot in Oakland while confronting a group of people she believed were selling marijuana vape pens to one of her children. She was shot near the intersection of Hilton Street and Bancroft Avenue on August 7. Earlier that day, Maria and her mother Blanca Velasco saw a Toyota parked near Velasco’s house and believed the occupants were selling vape pens to one of Maria’s children. They planned to approach the vehicle and tell them to stop coming to the house. Maria got out of the car to confront the suspects and reportedly diffused pepper spray, which led to her being shot by a 16-year-old suspect.
The teen suspect pointed the firearm at Velasco, causing her to drive off, but she circled back to find her daughter lying on the ground. Prosecutors charged alleged driver Isaiah Gomez, 19, with being an accessory to the crime. Maria’s mother tried to revive her, urging her to breathe and reminding her that she had eight children. Maria leaves behind seven daughters and a son, and her family is devastated by the loss. They are now left to pick up the pieces and mourn the loss of a beloved mother and sister.
Maria had struggled with her own drug habit in the past, according to her mother. Her family is now calling for a change in the community to prevent such senseless acts of violence from occurring in the future. They emphasized the need to avoid violence and live peacefully in their neighborhood. Maria’s aunt, Maria Del Carmen Beltran, described Maria as bringing immense joy, love, and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew her. She created a GoFundMe page titled “María Guadalupe Ramos Velasco family” to raise funds to support Maria’s children and help ease the financial burden on the family.
The GoFundMe page aims to provide support for Maria’s children and ensure they are cared for in the wake of their mother’s tragic death. The community has come together to honor Maria’s memory and provide her with the farewell she deserves. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love they have received during this difficult time. They are touched by the generosity of those who have donated to the cause and are hopeful that the funds raised will help provide a better future for Maria’s children.
The loss of Maria has had a profound impact on her family, who are grieving the tragic and senseless loss of a beloved mother, daughter, and sister. They are focused on supporting Maria’s children and ensuring they have the help they need to navigate this challenging time. The community has rallied around the family, demonstrating the power of coming together in times of sadness and tragedy. Maria’s memory will live on through the love and support she shared with those around her, and her family will continue to honor her legacy in the years to come.
