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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT:
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Homicide Update
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| DATE/TIME:
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August 7, 2018, 7:08 p.m.
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| LOCATION:
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Camino Del Sol and Rice Avenue, Oxnard
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| VICTIM(S):
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Luis Ramirez, 19-years old, Ventura County
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| SUSPECT(S):
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Unknown
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| PREPARED BY:
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Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763
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| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Detective Jose Velazquez (805) 385-7760 |
DETAILS:
On August 7, 2018 at approximately 7:08 p.m., officers responded to a homicide scene near the intersection of Camino Del Sol and Rice Avenue. The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit is releasing the name of the homicide victim, 19-year old, Luis Ramirez.
Detectives believe that on August 7, 2018 at approximately 7:00 p.m., a confrontation with Ramirez and an occupant of another vehicle may have taken place in the northbound lanes on Rice Avenue, between the suspect and Ramirez shortly before the shooting occurred. Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating any witnesses who saw a blue sedan driving erratically during this time period on Rice Avenue.
Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Jose Velazquez (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.
Detectives are also encouraging anyone who video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/cds-riceave
DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 8, 2018, 2:00 p.m.