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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT:
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Violent Altercation Results in Oxnard Man’s Death
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| DATE/TIME:
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May 30, 2018, at approximately 6:30 A.M.
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| LOCATION:
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490 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard
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| VICTIM(S):
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Hispanic Male, 24-year old Oxnard Resident
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| SUSPECT(S):
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Hispanic male, 31-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 Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688
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DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department is investigating a violent altercation between two men that resulted in the death of one of the men.
On May 30, 2018, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a person that was hit by a vehicle in the gas station parking lot, located at 490 South Victoria Avenue. When the police officers arrived at the scene, they located a 24-year old Hispanic male lying in the driveway of the gas station. Next to the 24-year old male was a red colored sedan with significant front-end damage. Bystanders provided first-aid to the male as police officers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on-scene. The 24-year old was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Unfortunately, the 24-year old succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
At the scene, police officers contacted a 31-year old Hispanic male who was identified as the driver of a black SUV, which was in the parking lot next to the crime scene. Police officers spoke to several eye-witnesses that provided detailed statements. Police officers also located a replica firearm in the vicinity of where the altercation occurred.
Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) and the Major Crimes Unit responded to investigate the incident. Based on information obtained during the investigation, detectives believe a violent altercation occurred between the two males that resulted in the death of the 24-year old. The motive or cause of the altercation is still being investigated. Detectives believe all persons involved in the incident are accounted for and have been interviewed.
Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the 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 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 detectives via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/fifthandvictoria
DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 30, 2018, at 1:30 P.M.