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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Traffic Incident Leads to Oxnard Man’s Death |
| DATE/TIME: | May 11, 2019, 11:41 A.M. |
| LOCATION: | 2000 block of Mariposa Street, Oxnard |
| VICTIM(S): | Hispanic Male, 30-year old Oxnard Resident |
| SUSPECT(S): | Hispanic male, 35-year old Oxnard Resident |
| PREPARED BY: | Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org |
| FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org |
DETAILS:
On May 11, 2019, at about 11:41 A.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the 1300 block of Bluebell Street regarding a an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. When the police officers arrived at the scene, they located a 30-year old Hispanic male lying in the roadway.
Bystanders provided first-aid to the male as police officers and EMS arrived on-scene. The 30-year old was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Unfortunately, the 30-year old succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to investigate the incident. Based on information obtained during the investigation, detectives believe an altercation occurred between the two males that resulted in the death of the 30-year old. The motive or cause of the altercation is still being investigated.
Investigators 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/2000mariposa. 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.
The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.
Investigators are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688.
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: May 11, 2019, 4:00 p.m.