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Jose Ernesto Ramos
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Gender
Male
Age
37 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/27/2006
Location
23833 Ed Palmer Dr San Benito TX 78586 Cameron
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Around 3 a.m., Rosa Ramos called 911 to report a domestic disturbance. Sheriff's deputies Robert Oyervidez and Juan Cortez III, and Precinct 6 Constable's Sergeant Perez responded. Ramos fought all three deputies, who eventually handcuffed him. After restraint, he complained of breathing issues. According to The Brownsville Herald Rosemary Villareal, who claimed to be an eyewitness, said that a deputy sat on Ramos to subdue him, causing him to suffocate.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Cameron County Sheriff's Office, Cameron County Constable's Office - Precinct 6
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National Anthem
United States