Garrett Sutton, a 19-year-old resident of Camarillo, California, tragically lost his life on May 6, 2023, following a shooting incident the previous evening. Born on January 1, 2004, Garrett was notably the first baby born in Ventura County that year. He attended Tierra Linda Elementary School, Las Colinas Middle School, and graduated from Adolfo Camarillo High School in 2022.
Known for his vibrant personality, Garrett had a passion for exotic cars, particularly aspiring to own a high-performance vehicle like a Hellcat. He was employed as an apprentice forklift operator at the Port of Hueneme, working towards his goal of becoming a crane operator.
The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. on May 5, 2023, in the 400 block of Fulton Street in Camarillo. Deputies from the Camarillo Police Station responded to reports of a disturbance followed by gunshots. Upon arrival, they found evidence of a shooting and learned that Garrett had been transported to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. He was later moved to another hospital for advanced care but succumbed to his injuries on the morning of May 6. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office classified the incident as a homicide, describing it as an isolated event with no further known threat to the public.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Garrett Sutton's death. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case and has urged anyone with information to contact Sergeant Albert Ramirez at (805) 384-4761. In the wake of this tragedy, Garrett's family established the Garrett Sutton Memorial Fund to assist other young victims of violent crimes. Contributions can be made at any branch of Ventura County Credit Union or mailed to VCCU, P.O. Box 6920, Ventura, CA 93006-6920.
