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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
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Oxnard Police Arrest 16-Year old for Murder
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| DATE/TIME:
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June 8, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m.
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| LOCATION:
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Ventura County Juvenile Hall
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| VICTIM(S):
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Juan Oscar Gutierrez, 44-year old Oxnard resident
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| SUSPECT(S):
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Abraham Luna, 16-year 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 Steven Ramirez II (805) 385-7760
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DETAILS:
Major Crimes Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department have arrested a 16-year old and charged him with the murder of 44-year old Juan Oscar Gutierrez of Oxnard.
The incident occurred on March 19, 2018, at approximately 12:55 p.m. in the north alley of 1001 West Gonzales Road. Oxnard police officers were dispatched to that location in regards to an injured person lying in the alley. Oxnard police officers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene. The victim, later identified as Juan Oscar Gutierrez, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) in critical condition with a gunshot wound. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, Gutierrez died on March 20, 2018, shortly before 3:00 p.m.
Major Crimes Detectives responded to the crime scene to lead the investigation. From the first day of the investigation, Major Crimes Detectives diligently investigated the shooting searching for information and evidence that would identify the person responsible for the senseless murder of Juan Oscar Gutierrez. During the past 11 weeks, Major Crimes Detectives were able to collect sufficient evidence and information to identify 16-year old Abraham Luna, an Oxnard resident, as the person responsible for killing Juan Oscar Gutierrez.
On June 8, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Luna was officially arrested and charged with murder. Luna was in custody at Ventura County Juvenile Hall when he was notified of the murder charge. Luna will remain in custody at the Ventura County Juvenile Hall Facility and he is not eligible for bail.
Major Crimes Detectives will continue to search for additional evidence and information in this case. Anyone with information regarding the murder of Juan Oscar Gutierrez is encouraged to contact Detective Steven Ramirez II at (805) 385-7760. 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: June 8, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.