Yesterday morning, the Oxnard Police Department apprehended a 17-year-old male suspected of assault with a deadly weapon following a confrontation in the 100 block of North Grant Avenue, Oxnard. As reported by the Oxnard Police Department, officials responded to reports of a fight at around 10:15 AM where the suspect allegedly brandished a firearm and used it to hit a 16-year-old male victim.
After the incident, the accused youth took refuge in a nearby residence before fleeing on foot. However, his flight was short-lived as officers located him near Fourth and "B" Streets, where the arrest was made smoothly, without further complication. The subsequent search of a residence on Grant Ave led to the discovery and confiscation of a handgun. The victim, fortunately, suffered only minor injuries and was treated at the scene, the Oxnard Police Department stated.
This case is being handled by the Violent Crimes Unit under the Oxnard Police Department, and anyone with additional insight is encouraged to get in touch with Detective Diego Estrada at 805-385-8291 or to email directly. In a broader appeal, the department reminds the public that tips regarding this or any other criminal activity can be submitted through the department's website or Ventura County Crime Stoppers anonymously. The juvenile suspect now faces charges for assault with a deadly weapon, and investigations are ongoing.
