NEWS RELEASE
DATE: April 16, 2021, 9:06 A.M.
SUBJECT: A Fatal Shooting Victim Discovered After Traffic Collision
LOCATION: 1400 block of West Hemlock Street
VICTIM: Male Hispanic, (Name Withheld Pending Notification to Family)
SUSPECT: Unknown
CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7633 | Edgar.Fernandez@oxnardpd.org
On April 16, 2021, at about 9:00 A.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of a traffic collision in the 1400 block of West Hemlock Street. The involved vehicle had collided with two parked cars. Upon officer arrival, the occupant was found unresponsive. Emergency Medical Personnel immediately arrived on scene and noticed what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital for further medical treatment. Unfortunately, once at the hospital the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit and Violent Crimes Unit arrived on scene. This is currently an on-going investigation.
Detectives are encouraging anyone who may have 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/1400westhemlock. All submissions are immediately logged into the Oxnard Police Department’s digital evidence system. Contact information is not stored by Axon and community members can remain anonymous, choosing to upload their files without providing contact information.
Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective John Sunia (805) 385-7760. Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other 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: April 16, 2021, 2:15 P.M.