Ventura Police Department – Incident Press Release
UPDATE:
The investigation has revealed that this crime occurred when one group was outside of their vehicle and the suspect vehicle approached the group. The groups became involved in an altercation and an occupant from inside the vehicle shot at the group outside, striking the decedent and another individual. The motive appears to be gang related.
After the suspects fled the scene the California Highway Patrol located the suspect vehicle and a brief pursuit ensued. The vehicle became disabled and one suspect fled from the scene. Eventually all occupants of the vehicle were detained.
The suspect in the shooting has been identified as Raymond Bolanos (7-7-95). He was booked into Ventura County Jail for 187 P.C. Murder and 186.22 P.C. Gang Enhancement.
A review of the Ventura County Superior Court website shows Bolanos has prior convictions for carrying a concealed firearm, gang enhancement, and hit and run.
Of the remaining occupants of the vehicle two had outstanding warrants and/or parole violations. The other occupant was released pending further investigation.
Julian Nunez (11-10-93) was booked into Ventura County Jail for a parole violation warrant. He has prior convictions of carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and battery with serious injury.
Stephanie Sanchez (12-18-96) was booked into Ventura County Jail for a misdemeanor warrant. She has a prior conviction of possession of a loaded firearm.
This investigation is ongoing, and any additional updates will be provided as necessary.
PRIOR PRESS RELEASE:
On 1/18/20 at about 0243 hours the Ventura Police Command Center received a 911 call of a shooting victim at the top level of the Harbor Bl parking structure, Patrol officers responded and located one victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses indicated the suspects fled in a vehicle. The victim was treated by Ventura City Fire and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Shortly after the shooting, the California Highway Patrol saw the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. The driver lost control of the vehicle and ran off the roadway in the City of Oxnard. Three occupants were detained, and one passenger fled from the vehicle.
Detectives are currently processing the crime scene and this investigation is ongoing. The motive for this shooting in not known at this time.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Ventura Police Department at 339-4478.
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