Bay Shore Gang Killing Trial: Defendant Denies Role in Teen's Murder

Source: newsday.com

Jose Ramos faces trial for the gang-related murder of 17-year-old Kayla Alvarenga, shot during a confrontation in Bay Shore in 2021. Prosecutors say Ramos, an MS-13 member, fired the fatal shots amid tensions with rival gangs, while he insists he was there but didn't shoot. Witnesses, including gang members and bystanders, have testified about the chaotic scene and Ramos' alleged involvement. It matters because it exposes ongoing gang violence affecting innocent bystanders on Long Island and tes