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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT:
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Homicide Investigation
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| DATE/TIME:
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October 14, 2017 / 2210 hours
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| LOCATION:
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3300 Block of Merced Place
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| VICTIM:
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Adult male, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
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| SUSPECT(S):
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Unknown
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| PREPARED BY:
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Sergeant Brian Woolley (805) 385-7600
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| CONTACT PERSON
AND CONTACT INFO: |
Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688
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DETAILS:
On October 14, 2017, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 3300 block of Merced Place for a report of shots fired and a shooting victim. When the officers arrived on scene, they located an unresponsive male victim lying in the roadway who had been struck by gunfire. Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and declared the male deceased at the scene.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and is leading the investigation.
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. 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 at tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 15, 2017 / 0500 hours