Santa Paula Police Department – Incident Press Release
On Sunday, June 9, 2019 at approximately 1:22 AM, Santa Paula Police dispatch received a call of shots fired in the 200 block of North 8th Street. A second call reported a male subject had been struck by gunfire.
Upon officer’s arrival, a male adult victim was located. The victim was treated on scene by Ventura County Fire and AMR personnel then transported to Ventura County Medical center in stable condition.
The Santa Paula Detectives Unit responded to process the scene and to assist with the investigation. It was later determined the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his upper right leg. Witnesses described two male subjects dressed in dark clothing fleeing the area at the time of the shooting.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contacted Detective Dan McCarthy at (805) 525-4474 x282 or [email protected]