NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 3, 2020, 7:18 P.M.
SUBJECT: Shooting Incident
LOCATION: 2100 Block Mariposa Street, Oxnard, CA
CONTACT: John Brisslinger, Detective
(805) 486-6297
On May 3, 2020 at approximately 7:18 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the west alley of the 2100 block of Mariposa Street, in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located evidence of a shooting however, all involved parties had fled the area. A short time later, an 18-year-old male shooting victim arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He is currently listed in stable condition. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 486-6297 or john.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding 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.