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Suspected Vigilante Gunman Arrested in East Hollywood Club Crash Shooting

His arrest closes a two-week manhunt launched after a driver plowed into a crowd outside the Vermont Hollywood nightclub.

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A vehicle sits on the sidewalk after ramming into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, July 19, 2025 injuring several people. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
A picture of the alleged gunman accused of shooting a driver who plowed into a crowd in East Hollywood.
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Overview

  • Efrain Villalobos was arrested on Aug. 3 in Redondo Beach and booked on an attempted murder charge for shooting Fernando Ramirez following the July 19 crash.
  • He is being held without bail, and police have forwarded his case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
  • LAPD detectives identified Villalobos after releasing surveillance images showing him in a blue Dodgers jacket and jersey, prompting public tips.
  • Driver Fernando Ramirez remains in custody on $37 million bail, facing 37 counts of attempted murder and 37 counts of assault with a deadly weapon.
  • The episode has sparked discussions over lawful use of force by bystanders and highlighted safety concerns in crowded nightlife districts.