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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Tuesday March 17th, 2026 :: 01:55 p.m. PDT

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Arrest of Attempt Murder Suspects

Nature of Incident: Arrest of Attempt Murder Suspects 
Report Number: RB# 26-30297
Location: 100 Block of Flory Ave, Moorpark
Date & Time: 03/17/26 @ 05:15 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: East County Investigations Bureau: Major Crimes and Special Enforcement Unit, Moorpark Investigations Bureau, Pre-Trial Detention Facility Classification Unit, Moorpark Patrol Services, Simi Valley Police Department SWAT, UAS, and K9 Units.
 
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent

City of Residence

Age
(V-1) Male Adult
(V-2) Male Adult
(S-1) Male Juvenile
(S-2) Male Adult
(S-3) Male Adult
(S-4) Male Adult
Moorpark
Moorpark
Simi Valley
Simi Valley
Simi Valley
Moorpark
 
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18
17
18
18
21
 
Narrative:
On March 7, 2026, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Flory Avenue in the City of Moorpark, following a disturbance at a large party.

During the investigation, it was determined that an argument between two individuals with a prior conflict escalated into a physical altercation in the street and an adjacent parking lot. During the incident, a suspect produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at two victims, one of whom was inside a vehicle attempting to leave the area. The vehicle was struck multiple times by gunfire as it fled the scene.  No one was struck by the gun fire. 

Detectives with the East County Major Crimes Unit responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation. Three suspects were taken into custody during the early morning hours of March 8, 2026.

As the investigation progressed, detectives identified an additional juvenile suspect as the individual responsible for discharging the firearm. A search warrant was obtained for the suspect’s residence.

On the morning of March 17, 2026, the Simi Valley Police Department SWAT Team served the search warrant at a residence in Simi Valley. The suspect was located at the residence and taken into custody without incident. During the service of the warrant, evidence related to the shooting was recovered.

The juvenile suspect was booked at the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center for PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Cody Pietro at (805) 494-8224.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to upholding the safety and security of our community and will take swift action against those who choose to commit crimes within the county.
 
 
Prepared by: Sergeant Sean Taylor  
News Release Date: 3/17/2026  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Cody Pietro
Email: [email protected]
Office: 805-494-8224
 
 
Approved by:
 
 
Booking Photo Release:
 
Captain Albert Ramirez
 
 
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime.  The caller may remain anonymous.  The call is not recorded.  Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Ventura, CA 93003

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