A shooting had occurred here at our local community in Colton and a life was taken away. The shooting happened early in the morning on Sunday, February 18 and a mother was shot and later killed, according to The Sun News. The name of the victim was Krystal Ramirez. According to Sgt. Raymond Mendez, the shooting occured around 1:30 am on Sunday. The crime scene was at a local bar in Colton, called Linkos, on Valley Blvd. and 9th st. At least one shot was fired, hitting Ramirez, later paramedics took her to the hospital where she later passed away, stated by Sgt. Mendez.

Krystal Ramirez was at Linkos for a old childhood friend’s birthday. Ramirez’s family says that she would hardly go out and she decided to go out that night for a old friend’s birthday. This Colton mother left behind her 10 year old daughter and loved ones, stating Olvera, Krystal’s sister. Her sister also created a GoFundMe page to receive any help from anyone.

No further information has been stated about any suspects being held for this killing.