In the early hours of August 15, 2023, Oxnard police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of East First Street. Upon arrival at approximately 12:40 a.m., they discovered 28-year-old Diego Espinoza suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Espinoza was promptly transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where, despite extensive lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced deceased around 6:40 a.m.
The Oxnard Police Department launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding Espinoza's death. As of the latest available information, detectives have not identified a clear motive for the shooting, and no suspects have been publicly named or apprehended. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward, emphasizing the availability of a $25,000 reward offered by the City of Oxnard for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for homicides within the city.
Diego Espinoza was a resident of Oxnard, California. Public records indicate that he had prior interactions with law enforcement, including arrests for contempt of court in 2015 and violation of gang injunctions in 2015.
The community has been encouraged to assist in the investigation by providing any relevant information. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers or directly to the Oxnard Police Department. As the investigation remains active, authorities continue to seek leads to bring those responsible for Espinoza's death to justice.
