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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Stabbing Victim, Suspects Arrested |
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DATE/TIME: |
01/03/2020/3:35PM |
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LOCATION: |
500 Block Of North Roosevelt Avenue (West Alley), Oxnard |
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VICTIM(S): |
20-Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident |
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SUSPECT(S): |
15-Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident 14-Year-Old_Male, Oxnard Resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Mike Johnson, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 Mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Kevin Gormley, Detective (805) 385-7686 |
DETAILS:
On 01/03/2020 at approximately 3:35 p.m., officers with the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the west alley of the 500 block of Roosevelt Avenue in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the victim was attacked by a group of male subjects. During the attack, the victim was stabbed multiple times. A 15-year-old male and a 14-year-old male were identified as having taken part in the attack. They were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and street terrorism (gang enhancement) and booked into juvenile hall. Additional suspects are still outstanding and the investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Gormley at (805) 385-7686.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 01/03/2020, 7:30 P.M.