ANAHEIM, CA – Authorities in Orange County have launched an intensive manhunt for the gunman responsible for the fatal shooting of a security guard outside a bar in Anaheim over the weekend. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Salvador Ramirez of Fountain Valley, succumbed to his injuries two days after the attack.
The incident unfolded shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, outside the establishment known as 99 Bottles & Cocktails, located in the 8000 block of Katella Avenue in Anaheim.
Details of the Fatal Incident
According to initial reports from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, which is leading the investigation, Salvador Ramirez was on duty as a security guard at the bar when the shooting occurred. The specific circumstances leading up to the altercation and subsequent gunfire remain under active investigation. However, law enforcement sources confirm that Ramirez sustained a gunshot wound during the incident.
Emergency services were immediately alerted, and Ramirez was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite intensive medical efforts, his condition deteriorated, and he tragically passed away on Monday night, June 23, 2025, as a direct result of the injuries sustained in the shooting.
Victim Identified as Fountain Valley Resident
The death of Salvador Ramirez has sent shockwaves through the community and among those familiar with his work as a security professional. At 48 years old, Ramirez was a resident of Fountain Valley. While details about his life and tenure at 99 Bottles & Cocktails have not been extensively released by authorities, his death underscores the inherent risks faced by security personnel working in public-facing roles, particularly during late-night hours.
Family and friends are grappling with the sudden and violent loss, though no public statements had been released by late Tuesday. The focus of the investigation has now shifted to locating the individual responsible for the fatal act.
Intensive Manhunt and Investigation Launched
The suspect in the shooting is described by authorities only as an adult male. Limited information was available immediately following the incident. Witnesses reported seeing the individual flee the scene on foot shortly after the shots were fired. The direction of travel and any further descriptive details have not been publicly disclosed as the Sheriff’s Department works to piece together the events and identify the perpetrator.
Investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau have taken the lead in this case. Their work involves canvassing the area for potential witnesses, reviewing any available surveillance footage from the bar or nearby businesses, and processing the crime scene for forensic evidence. The section of Katella Avenue in the vicinity of the 8000 block was temporarily closed or restricted in the immediate aftermath of the shooting to facilitate the initial investigation and collection of evidence.
Call for Public Assistance
Recognizing that community cooperation can be crucial in solving such cases, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is actively seeking assistance from the public. Authorities are urging anyone who was in the area of 99 Bottles & Cocktails around the time of the shooting, or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity or have information relevant to the case, to come forward.
Individuals with information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, are encouraged to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department directly. The dedicated tipline for this investigation is (714) 647-7000. Authorities emphasize that any information provided could be vital to identifying and apprehending the suspect.
The investigation into the fatal shooting of Salvador Ramirez is ongoing. Authorities have not publicly discussed potential motives for the attack. The focus remains on gathering evidence and locating the individual responsible for this violent crime that resulted in the death of a working security guard in Anaheim.
