Gunshots pierced the quiet of an Oxnard street late Saturday night, drawing police to a residence blaring with music. Just before midnight on October 26, the Oxnard Police were summoned to the 3500 block of South B Street, where they heard a gunshot and scrambled to locate the source. According to the Oxnard Police Department's press release, officers saw a man with a gun fleeing the scene, prompting a quick response to contain the area.
A search ensued leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Salvador Aguilar. The teen, an Oxnard local, was found close to A Street, detained without further incident, and identified as the person responsible for the gunshot. During the arrest, officers located a 9mm loaded handgun in proximity to where Aguilar was taken into custody. The press release detailed Aguilar's charges, noting he was a "prohibited person in possession of a loaded handgun."
No victims of the shooting were discovered following the incident, and the authorities have encouraged anyone with knowledge about the case to come forward. Oxnard Police Department is seeking the community’s help in gathering more information related to this, or any other criminal activity. Tips can be shared with the department directly, and those wishing to provide information anonymously can contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers.
The department’s line remains open for tips between Friday and Sunday from 6 PM to 6 AM, and individuals can opt to remain anonymous, if they choose to do so, through various channels provided by the police department. The seriousness of firearms violations calls for community vigilance and cooperation, as underscored by Sergeant Enrique Alvarez of the Oxnard Police Department. The public can learn more and report suspicious activities through the Oxnard Police Department’s website or directly via phone at (805) 385-7600.
