Former YVHS star QB not expected to survive shooting injuries, suspect charged

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - Michael Ramos Jr., former star Quarterback for Yucca Valley High School, is not expected to survive after being injured in a shooting Sunday night, authorities said Tuesday.

The shooting was reported at around 9:50 p.m. on the 57000 block of Chipmunk Trail.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the shooting was at a party. Ramos, 18, was involved in an argument with another man, identified as Nicholas Daniel Lee, 29, of Yucca Valley. Lee allegedly shot Ramos and fled the location.

Lee was found hiding in the area and arrested. He was charged on Wednesday with murder, attempted murder, among several other charges, according to court records. Lee remains in custody on $2 million bail.

Authorities said homicide detectives were provided with an update from the hospital on Ramos’ condition and learned Ramos is not expected to survive. According to a GoFundMe page set up to help Ramos' family, the 18-year-old will be taken off life support later this week.

Lee remains in custody on $2 million bail.

Ramos graduated from Yucca Valley High School in 2025, setting various records in his time as QB and helping lead the school to their first CIF-SS title game since 1996.

A community vigil is scheduled to take place on Trojan Field at Yucca Valley High School on Friday at 11 a.m., weather permitting.

The suspect remains in custody on $2 million bail at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga. He is expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.

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