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19-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Shooting at Oxnard Five Guys

An active police investigation seeks tips to find the shooter after a Friday evening attack at a busy outdoor shopping center.

The scene after a shooting at a Five Guys in Oxnard on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Police confirmed a shooting at the Five Guys Burgers in Oxnard. Image for representational purposes.
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Overview

  • The shooting occurred at the Five Guys in The Collection Riverpark on Friday evening, Aug. 28, with police and EMS arriving at about 8:26–8:30 p.m.
  • A 19-year-old man from Santa Paula was shot once and taken to a hospital where he remains in critical condition.
  • Officers found no other victims at the scene and investigators have not identified a suspect or determined a motive.
  • The Oxnard Police Violent Crimes Unit is canvassing the Portico Way center and collecting surveillance video from nearby businesses as part of an active probe.
  • Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Sergeant Scott Coe at 805-486-6211 or Ventura Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477, and the shooting has raised local concerns about safety in outdoor retail centers.