Roberto Samuel Galan Jr

Status:

Open

Jurisdiction:

Othello Police Department (WA)

Missing From:

Othello, Washington

Summary:

Roberto Galan, 29, of Othello, Washington, is wanted for the shooting death of George Ramos, 36, of Moses Lake, on July 19, 2013 at the Cabana Motel in Othello. Galan fled on foot after the shooting and remains a fugitive.

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Circumstances of Offense:

On Friday, July 19, 2013, around 10:15 p.m., multiple 911 calls were received reporting a shooting at the Cabana Motel on East Windsor in Othello, Washington. Responding officers and paramedics found George Ramos, 36, of Moses Lake, who had been shot several times with a small caliber gun. Ramos was transported to Othello Community Hospital but died shortly thereafter. Witnesses at the scene identified Roberto Galan as the suspect in the shooting. Galan fled on foot from the scene. The relationship between the two men and the motive for the shooting were unclear at the time of the initial investigation.

Additional Details:

Police indicated the shooting was not random and that Galan was not likely to be a danger to others, suggesting a personal connection or specific conflict between the two men. However, the precise nature of the relationship and circumstances leading to the shooting were not disclosed pending the criminal investigation. The weapon used in the shooting was not recovered at the scene, and police believed Galan may still be armed. As of this posting, Washington state’s court records database confirms that Galan still has an active warrant for his arrest.

Case Last Updated:

Sep 11, 2026