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Venezuelan Immigrant Charged with Attempted Murder in NY

4/3/2026

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New York prosecutors charged Ruben Guanipa Ramirez, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, with attempted murder after he allegedly attacked an unidentified male victim.
Ramirez reportedly smothered the victim and tried to slash his throat, prompting concerns due to items found in his vehicle, including knives and duct tape.
The victim escaped, drove to a friend's apartment in Queens, and called 911.
Authorities later located Ramirez walking along the Long Island Expressway.
He is currently held on $200,000 cash bail and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

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New York prosecutors charged Ruben Guanipa Ramirez, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, with attempted murder after he allegedly attacked an unidentified male victim.
Ramirez reportedly smothered the victim and tried to slash his throat, prompting concerns due to items found in his vehicle, including knives and duct tape.
The victim escaped, drove to a friend's apartment in Queens, and called 911.
Authorities later located Ramirez walking along the Long Island Expressway.
He is currently held on $200,000 cash bail and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.