DATE: July 20, 2022
DATE OF INCIDENT: July 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
SUBJECT: Police are Searching for Witnesses or Video Recordings of Soccer Fight that Left a Man in Critical Condition
LOCATION: Oxnard High School, 3400 West Gonzales Road, Oxnard
VICTIM: Misael Sanchez, 29-years old
CONTACT: Carey Everhart, Detective (805) 486-6228 | carey.everhart@Oxnardpd.org
Oxnard police detectives continue to investigate a fight at a soccer match that left one of the soccer players in critical condition. Detectives are also searching for witnesses or anyone with a video recording of the incident.
The fight occurred on July 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Oxnard High School. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim, 29-year-old Misael Sanchez. Sanchez was unresponsive and not breathing. He was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center and listed in critical condition.
During the initial police investigation, witnesses assisted police officers in identifying a suspect. However, additional information and evidence are needed to determine how the assault occurred and identify persons that were involved. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance.
Detectives believe there were spectators in the stands, players from both teams, and other persons at the soccer game who witnessed the fight. Detectives also believe that persons may have video recorded the fight. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the fight or who has video recordings of the incident to contact Detective Cary Everhart at (805) 486-6228 or carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org, or Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7547 or jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org.
Also, you can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
Anyone with a video recording of the fight can remain anonymous and upload the video to the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/oxnardhighsoccer