Sentencing delayed for 20-year-old Fallbrook gang member convicted of premeditated attempted murder and assault with firearm

VISTA - Sentencing scheduled today, Thurs., Oct. 2, for a 20-year-old Fallbrook gang member who shot a comrade after he dropped out of their gang was postponed for about six weeks.

Sergio Huerta Ramirez was convicted on Aug. 1 of premeditated attempted murder and assault with a firearm in the January 2013 shooting that occurred in the De Luz Canyon area, near Camp Pendleton. Jurors also found true an allegation that the defendant carried out the shooting for the benefit of his gang.

He faces more than 25 years to life in prison for his crimes. His sentencing is now set for Nov. 7.

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