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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT:
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Homicide
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| DATE/TIME:
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August 24, 2018, 11:28 p.m.
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| LOCATION:
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5300 block of South J Street, Oxnard
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| VICTIM(S):
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Juan Cerda, 40 years-old, Oxnard Resident
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| SUSPECT(S):
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Unknown
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| PREPARED BY:
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Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763
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| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Detective Robert Valenzuela (805) 385-7645 |
DETAILS:
On August 13, 2018 at approximately 10:22 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding a shooting victim in the 5300 block of South J Street. When officers arrived, they located Mr. Juan Cerda who had suffered an apparent gunshot wound to his head.
Mr. Cerda was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent surgery. At the time, Mr. Cerda was listed in extremely critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.
On August 24, 2018, Mr. Cerda passed away from complications due to the injuries he sustained on August 13th, despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff. His body was transferred to the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office. Mr. Cerda’s death is now being investigated as a homicide.
This is the 12th homicide of the year in the City of Oxnard.
Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Robert Valenzuela (805) 385-7645. 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.
The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.
Detectives are also encouraging anyone who video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/5300sjstreet
DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 25, 2018, 12:00 p.m.