On July 13, 2021, at about 11:25 PM, officers responded to the call of a subject down in the street, in the 500 block of Roosevelt Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located 73 year old, Melecio Chavez who was bleeding from a wound to his head. Officers learned that Chavez had stepped outside of his house and became involved in an argument with two unknown male subjects in front of his residence. During this altercation, it is believed that Chavez was struck by one or both subjects and knocked to the ground.
Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived to provide assistance. Chavez was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for emergency medical treatment.
Today, July 17, 2021, Melecio Chavez succumbed to his injuries and passed away at the hospital.
The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit has taken over this investigation. This is the ninth homicide in the City of Oxnard this year.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident, to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/500rooseveltave. All submissions are immediately logged into the Oxnard Police Department’s digital evidence system. Contact information is not stored by Axon and community members can remain anonymous, choosing to upload their files without providing contact information.
Also, investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective John Sunia (805) 385-7760.  Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website:www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â July 17, 2021, 1800 Hours
SUBJECT:Â Â Â Assault Victim Dies from Injuries
LOCATION: 500 N. Roosevelt Avenue, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM:Â Â Â Â Â Â Melecio Chavez, 73 Year Old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT:Â Â Â Unknown
CONTACT:Â Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant
          (805) 385-7763 | [email protected]
DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 17, 2020, 9:20 P.M.
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