Overview
- Phoenix police say Ramirez, 21, was booked into Maricopa County jail in connection with the death of 18-year-old Ethan Derivera.
- Detectives arrested him on Jan. 21, 2026 at a Phoenix home where he was living with his parents, and he is held on a $1 million bond.
- Jail records list one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and one count of armed robbery with a deadly weapon.
- Investigators say Derivera used Snapchat to arrange a marijuana vape cartridge sale and messages show Ramirez discussed planning a robbery.
- Court papers cite texts about someone having fled to Mexico and report Ramirez admitted sending planning messages while denying he was at the shooting or knew anyone was hurt, as police ask witnesses to come forward.