Oxnard--At approximately 8:35 p.m., Thursday, February 29, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the north alley of the 500 block of Cooper Road in the city of Oxnard about a report of a stabbing victim.
Officers located the victim, a 22-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds in the torso, who was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery and listed in critical condition.
Officers located evidence of the assault at the scene. A motive for the stabbing is unknown at this time.
Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation, which is ongoing, and no further information is available. Anyone with information about the case should contact Detective Greg Utter at 805-486-6297 or by email at greg.utter@oxnardpd.org.
Information can be reported via oxnardpd.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” Residents can remain anonymous and provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
