Alleged gunman who shot driver accused of plowing right into a crowd exterior Hollywood nightclub has been arrested

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The alleged gunman who shot the driving force suspected of plowing his automobile right into a crowd standing exterior an East Hollywood nightclub final month has been arrested.

Efrain Villalobos, 38, was taken into custody Sunday afternoon at a house in Redondo Seashore, in line with the Los Angeles Police Division.

On Friday, police launched photographs of the suspected gunman sporting a blue Dodgers jacket, a lightweight blue jersey with the quantity 5, and blue denims and requested the general public for assist figuring out him.

Alleged gunman, Efrain Villalobos, who shot the driving force suspected of plowing his automobile right into a crowd standing exterior an East Hollywood nightclub final month, has been arrested. Los Angeles Police Division

Legislation enforcement mentioned the suspected gunman is “going through severe felony fees with the capturing” of Fernando Ramirez.

Villalobos’ case is anticipated to be offered to the Los Angeles County District Lawyer’s Workplace for submitting within the coming days.

The Publish has reached out to the LAPD for remark.

Villalobos allegedly shot Ramirez, 29, moments after he allegedly drove his automobile into a big crowd gathered exterior of the Vermont Hollywood on July 19.

Ramirez had been kicked out of the nightclub for being disruptive and returned to the scene in his automobile, driving into the gang.

Members of emergency providers work on the scene after a car plunged right into a crowd exterior a nightclub, on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on July 19, 2025. AXN NEWS by way of REUTERS
A car sits on the sidewalk after ramming right into a crowd of individuals ready to enter a nightclub alongside a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, July 19, 2025, injuring a number of individuals. AP

Seven of the victims have been in crucial situation after the incident.

Following the crash, video reveals bystanders pulling Ramirez from his Nissan Versa — then punching and kicking him, additional escalating the state of affairs.

Moments later, a person got here from throughout the road and shot the suspect and fled the scene.

Ramirez was taken to an area hospital in steady situation and handled for a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

He has since been launched and is going through 74 prison fees, together with 37 counts of tried homicide within the incident, CBS Information reported.

Ramirez has remained behind bars since his arrest and is being held on a $37 million bail.

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