A man from Oxnard, California is facing a murder charge, accused of killing Ronald Apodaca in late 2022 with a firearm he should not have been possessing. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko declared the charges against Hugo Quebrado, confirming the suspect's arraignment was on February 8, 2024, according to an official press release.
Hugo Quebrado, whose 23rd birthday was just days ago, has been slapped with one felony count of murder, and a special allegation for reportedly using a firearm to intentionally cause death, the District Attorney's office announced. He's also been charged with possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. Quebrado got cuffed by the Oxnard Police Department on February 6, 2024, following an extensive probe into the incident.
The fatal shooting occurred past 10:00 p.m. on October 22, 2022, in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar, a residential area in Oxnard that became the scene of grim violence. After the arrest, the case was thoroughly investigated leading to the subsequent charges. Quebrado is currently behind bars, denied bail, and awaiting the legal proceedings to continue.
His next court date is set for March 7, 2024, where he will appear at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 13 of the Ventura County Superior Court, as per the press release. The case numbered 2024003561, has garnered attention due to the severity of the crime, and the community is watching closely as justice for Apodaca seems to be in motion.
For those interested in the full details of the charges, the District Attorney's office has made the information publicly accessible. The complete list of charges and special allegations can be found on the official Ventura County District Attorney's website.
