 or the lower counts of manslaughter, negligent homicide, or aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The judge cited a lack of physical evidence and witnesses, despite the fact that the shooting occurred more than a year ago. The bullet that allegedly killed Ramirez was never located, and the judge questioned whether the only witness named who came forward, Daniel Ramirez, would even be around for another trial. Ramirez testified that he has tried and failed to cross the border 10 times.