OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	February 17, 2019,  1814 hours
LOCATION:	3100 Block Merced Place, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant mike.johnson @oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	John Brisslinger, Detective John.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6297

DETAILS:

On February 17, 2019 at 1814 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the area of the 3100 block of Merced Place, Oxnard. It was determined that the lone victim was exiting his vehicle when unknown suspects began firing at him. The victim was struck one time in the arm and was later transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition and his injuries are not life threatening. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and the investigation is on-going. No further information is available at this time.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796.  If you wish to remain anonymous you may call 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/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.