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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT:
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Homicide Investigation; Suspects Arrested
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DATE/TIME:
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May 20, 2018, at approximately 3:51 A.M.
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LOCATION:
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1000 Block of Bard Road, Oxnard
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VICTIM(S):
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Hispanic Male, 26-year old Oxnard Resident (Name withheld pending notification of family)
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SUSPECT(S):
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Hispanic Male Juvenile, 15-years old, Oxnard Resident
Hispanic Male Juvenile, 16-years old, Oxnard Resident
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PREPARED BY:
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Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:
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Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669
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DETAILS: On May 20, 2018, at approximately 3:51 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to an assault victim in the 1000 block of East Bard Road. When police officers arrived on scene, they located a victim lying on the sidewalk. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived at the scene and attempted to render aid to the victim. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An Oxnard police officer responding to the incident located a vehicle that was described as being involved in the assault. The vehicle was occupied by a Hispanic male adult, a 15-year old Hispanic male juvenile, and a 16-year old Hispanic male juvenile. Major Crimes detectives responded to the scene and interviewed the occupants of the vehicle. Detectives also interviewed a person that witnessed the assault. Ultimately, detectives arrested the two juveniles and charged them with murder. The juveniles were transported to the Ventura County Juvenile Hall Facility. The male adult was released pending further investigation by detectives.
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 20, 2018, at approximately 12:30 P.M.