OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	October 16, 2016 / 7:20 p.m.
LOCATION:	4400 Block of Phoenix Dr.
VICTIM(S):	25 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Dark colored sedan
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair (805) 385-7600 Mike.adair@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair (805) 385-7600 Mike.adair@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On October 16, 2016, at 7:20 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 4400 block of Phoenix Dr. When officers arrived at the location they were told by witnesses that a single male victim had left the scene to seek medical assistance. Officers located the victim at the St. John’s Hospital Emergency Room. The victim, a 25 year old male Oxnard resident, suffered a minor gunshot wound. 
 
At this point in the investigation, it appears that two males drove by the location on Phoenix Dr. in a dark colored sedan. As the suspects drove by, several shots were fired and the victim was struck. The vehicle was last seen driving southbound away from the area. No further details are known about the suspects or the vehicle.
 
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call the police department at (805) 385-7600. 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.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 17, 2016 / 00:30 p.m.