He was murdered in cold blood in Guatemala engineer and former mayoral candidate, Jose Elias Ramirez, 53; The authorities describe the attack, which was recorded by security cameras, as a targeted execution.
The video from the closed circuit surveillance (CCTV) shows the attackers dressed as construction workers getting out of a vehicle and opening fire on the victim and his partner, a 38-year-old Anna Maria Andresas they walked down a city street in Guatemala.
As seen in the video circulating on social media, both were shot multiple times. Shortly after the murder, the assailants covered Ramirez’s body with his jacket before fleeing. Warning, harsh images follow:
Elías Ramírez, businessman and former candidate for mayor of El Tejar, Guatemala, was shot several times yesterday by assassins disguised as construction workers, who were waiting for him at the door of his company.
The execution took place in the city of Parramos. In addition to Elías,… pic.twitter.com/OFQve9TUBi
— Criminal Underworld (@submundodocrime) November 9, 2025
The authorities in Guatemala immediately launched an investigation into the shocking incident, as soon as the relevant report was made to the police. About eight hours after the attack, the National Police located the vehicle used in the crime. The car was later found to have been reported stolen on May 22, 2025.
As of now, the case remains under investigation, with officials trying to determine the exact cause of the cold-blooded murder.