Bronx residents gathered on Sunday outside the Allerville Arms apartment building to mourn Nathaly Ramirez, a 23‑year‑old mother who was tragically pushed from a 15th‑floor balcony by her ex‑boyfriend.
Vigil honors victim and calls for action
Ramirez, known to close friends as Michele, was killed early Tuesday morning around 3:30 a.m. Police say her ex‑boyfriend forced her off the balcony while she held her 8‑month‑old daughter. The infant survived the fall and is now recovering in the hospital.
At the vigil, Ramirez’s mother recalled her daughter’s loving nature, saying, “Michele always said ‘I love you.’ That’s what she always said.” Grandmother Maria Ramirez added, “She always had a smile, love for everybody, the best hugs, even in the midst of her tragedy she was thinking about her daughter.”
Police response and ongoing investigation
Police launched a multi‑day manhunt after the incident, eventually locating suspect Angel Carrasco. He was taken into custody and later appeared handcuffed before cameras, flashing a disturbing smile.
Authorities continue to investigate the case as a domestic‑violence homicide. Community advocates stress the importance of recognizing early warning signs and encouraging victims to seek help.
Community plea
Ramirez’s grandmother urged other women to act quickly when they notice signs of abuse: “When you see that first sign, please, please, walk away.” Local domestic‑violence organizations plan additional outreach and support services for families affected by such tragedies.
The Bronx community remains united in grief, honoring Ramirez’s memory and demanding stronger protections for victims of intimate‑partner violence.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
