In a somber turn of events, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office is delving into a shooting that rang out in the community of Saticoy. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, when multiple 911 calls reported gunfire in the 11000 block of Nardo Street at approximately 7:30 pm. Responding deputies unearthed one wounded adult male, who has been conveyed to hospital for medical attention and currently remains unnamed. Detectives from various units, including the West County Special Enforcement Unit and the Major Crimes Bureau, now seek assistance from the public to unfurl this act of violence.
According to a news release published on Nixle, the hunt is on to pinpoint the unknown suspect(s) responsible for the shooting. Engaged in an active investigation, they are appealing to the community for any leads or information that may shed light on the circumstances or culprits of the crime. Not with scene familiarity, Sergeant Gabriel Gonzales briefed the media about this escalating concern on Monday.
The department has urged the good people of Ventura to remain sharp-eyed for suspicious persons or vehicles and to report any criminal activity immediately.
In their ongoing outreach to the public, officials are adamant that anyone with information may contact Detective Ramiro Rico at (805) 677-8772 or Detective Austin Whittaker at (805) 654-3509. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Ventura County Crime Stoppers provides a safe haven to divulge information at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), potentially leading to a reward of up to $1,000 for detailsthat result in an arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) involved.
