Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
On October 24, 2020, at 10:37 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a fight in progress, with one subject possibly armed with a knife, in the 3700 block of Saviers Road. It was reported that one subject had been stabbed. When officers arrived, they located a male victim, later identified as Corey Smith, a 25 year old Oxnard resident. He was suffering from a stab wound to his chest. He was unconscious and unresponsive.
Emergency medical personnel arrived and immediately transported Smith to Ventura County Medical Center for medical treatment. Unfortunately, Smith succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently pronounced dead at the hospital.
Cody Washington was detained at the scene by officers and determined to be the suspect. He was taken to the Oxnard Police Department where he was subsequently charged with the murder of Cory Smith. The investigation is still on-going.
This is the 7th homicide this year in the City of Oxnard. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any information regarding this incident.
Detectives are encouraging 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/ 3700 Saviers Road. 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.
Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Charles Buttell (805) 385-7688. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.
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.
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