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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT:
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Homicide Investigation
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| DATE/TIME:
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June 27, 2018, at approximately 2:55 P.M.
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| LOCATION:
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400 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard
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| VICTIM(S):
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#1 Alejandro Sanchez, 21 years old, Oxnard
#2 Christian Morales, 20 years old, Oxnard
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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:
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Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688
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DETAILS:
On June 27, 2018 at about 2:55 P.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 400 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard regarding two shooting victims. When officers arrived, one subject was pronounced dead at the scene and a second male was transported to the hospital.
The victims have been identified as 21 year old Alejandro Sanchez of Oxnard and 20 year old Christian Morales of Oxnard. Both Sanchez and Morales died from gunshot wounds. Investigators believe Sanchez and Morales’ deaths were gang motivated.
Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato (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/400epvrd
DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 28, 2018, at 1:00 P.M.