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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT:
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Oxnard Police Investigate two Separate Shooting Incidents
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DATE/TIME:
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1. October 14, 2017, at approximately 9:25 P.M.
2. October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:03 A.M.
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LOCATION:
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1. 2850 South Rose Avenue, Arco Gas Station
2. 2500 block of El Dorado Avenue
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VICTIM(S):
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1. 20-year old Hispanic male, Oxnard resident
2. No victims reported
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SUSPECT(S):
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Suspects are unknown in both incidents
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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 Cody Collet (805) 486-6228
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DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – Two shootings in Oxnard left one person with a non-life threatening injury, and no victims were reported or located in another reported shooting incident.
The first incident occurred on October 14, 2017, at approximately 9:25 p.m. at the Arco gas station, located at 2850 South Rose Avenue. According to information obtained by police, a 20-year old Hispanic male was standing near the gas pumps when he was confronted by an unknown person. During the confrontation, the victim was shot once in the leg. The victim drove himself to the Saint John’s Regional Medical Center. The victim’s injury is not life-threatening.
The second incident occurred on October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:03 a.m. in the 2500 block of El Dorado Avenue. Several 9-1-1 calls were received from residents who heard numerous gunshots in their neighborhood. Police officers arrived at the scene and searched the area looking for any victims. No victims were located, but the police officers did locate evidence of a shooting.
Detectives are trying to locate a motive for the shootings and determine if they are related.
Anyone with information regarding the two shooting incidents in this news release or any criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. 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: October 15, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.