The Oxnard Police Department is releasing a Critical Incident Community Briefing video of the officer-involved shooting incident that occurred at approximately 6:00 P.M. on Friday, April 7, 2023. The public can view the Critical Incident Community Briefing video on the Oxnard Police Department’s YouTube channel: • Critical Incident... . The link to the Critical Incident Community Briefing video will also be available on the Oxnard Police Department’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Viewer discretion is advised. Chief Jason Benites stated: “The purpose of the video is to provide a general overview of what happened, hopefully answer questions that we realize may exist, as well as help discourage the spread of misinformation.” The video also provides an explanation of the “less lethal” devices that were used prior to the officer involved shooting, as well as the functions and limitations of the officers’ body-worn cameras. Body worn cameras from all five officers present captured the incident from their respective positions. Chief Benites added, “This video is in no way intended to offer an opinion or analysis of what transpired. Its scope is limited to presenting facts. It is focused only on the incident itself, and not beyond that…We encourage those watching the video to try to not arrive at a conclusion about the incident, as not all facts, evidence, and information have been corroborated or verified.” The investigation is still ongoing. Detectives are requesting that anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has additional information to contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7688 or charles.buttell@oxnardpd.org.

The officers involved in this incident below have been identified as Police Officer III+I Steven Jenkins, Serial No. 26809, Police Officer III+I Daniel Cota, Serial No. 35677, Police Officer III+I Christopher Jones, Serial No. 39399, Police Officer III+I Ruben Chavez, Serial No. 38836, Police Officer III Steven Wills, Serial No. 33368, Police Officer III Adrian Bonilla, Serial No. 39681, and Police Officer III Alan Ramirez, Serial No. 33872. All officers listed are assigned to the Metropolitan Division K9 Unit. Preliminarily, based on the initial investigation, it appears one round fired from an unknown officer’s handgun struck the ballistic helmet of another officer present. The ballistic helmet deflected the round and no injuries were sustained from this impact. *The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed* Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer–Involved Shooting that occurred in Hollenbeck Division. On March 8, 2023, around 4:00 p.m., plain clothes Hollenbeck Division Narcotics Enforcement Detail officers (NED) were conducting surveillance in the area of Broadway and Prince Street for a Parolee–At–Large (PAL) identified as 32–year–old, Jonathan Magana. Magana was also a named suspect for an Investigative Report for Extortion that occurred in Hollenbeck Division. During the surveillance, Magana was observed by NED officers on foot, and a perimeter was established with the assistance of uniformed officers. The officers lost sight of Magana inside the perimeter and requested Metropolitan K9 officers to respond. Two K9 officer search teams responded and searched the perimeter simultaneously. Shortly after the search began, a K9 dog alerted officers to the downstairs unit of a multi-unit structure located in the 3800 block of North Broadway Street. The downstairs unit of the structure appeared to be a converted living space that was under construction. The officers believed Magana was concealed inside the downstairs unit and officers set up containment. The officers made several verbal announcements in both English and Spanish for Magana to surrender. Magana failed to surrender which resulted in the deployment of a chemical agent. During the deployment of the chemical agent, Magana fired at officers, resulting in an Officer–Involved Shooting. Three K9 officers were struck by Magana’s gunfire and subsequently extracted to a safe location where they received medical treatment. The remaining K9 officers redeployed, transitioned their tactics to a barricaded suspect, and Metropolitan Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) responded. When Magana failed to respond to additional verbal commands to surrender, SWAT deployed a robotic device equipped with a video camera into the room Magana was believed to be barricaded. The robotic device located Magana who appeared to be unresponsive. SWAT officers made entry into the room and took Magana into custody. Magana appeared to have been struck by gunfire. The Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to provide medical treatment and Magana was pronounced deceased at scene. The injured officers were transported to a local hospital and treated for their injuries. The officers were admitted into the hospital and were listed in stable condition. No other officers or citizens were injured during the incident. Two loaded handguns were recovered at scene. One handgun was a 9mm Polymer 80 semi-automatic “Ghost Gun” and the second handgun was a 9mm Glock semi-automatic Model 43X. A loaded extended high–capacity magazine was also recovered at scene. Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) responded to the scene and conducted a preliminary criminal investigation for several counts of Attempted Murder against the K9 officers. On March 9, 2023, two of the officers injured during the incident were released from the hospital. One officer remains hospitalized and in stable condition. LAPD’s specialized Force Investigation Division detectives responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses and supervised the collection of evidence by the Forensic Science Division personnel. The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police, the Board of Police Commissioners, and the Office of the Inspector General to determine the thoroughness and accuracy of the investigation and whether the use of deadly force complied with LAPD’s policies and procedures.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for aggravated robbery. On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at around 7:20 am, an unknown male entered a convenience store, located at the 12300 block of Fleming, in Houston, Texas. The male walked up to the clerk, pulled out a handgun and demanded the money from the cash register. The suspect then walked around the counter, removed the money, and then fled the scene in an unknown direction. Houston PD #140933-23 Suspect: Black male, 6’0 to 6’3, 160 to 200 pounds, wearing all black. Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.

Today we are releasing body worn camera video of the officer involved shooting that occurred on July 14th, 2023, in the 12000 block of Pioneers Way. At approximately 12:55 p.m. the Communications Center got a 911 call transferred from Orange County Sheriff’s Office advising unknown trouble in the 12000 block of Pioneers Way. We contacted the caller. The caller advised us that his girlfriend was talking about killing herself and that she had a knife. Upon arrival, a member of our Crisis Negotiation Team began negotiations on the phone. The subject hung up and we reestablished communications. At one point, the female subject walked out of the apartment with a knife, while on the phone with the negotiator. She then walked back into her apartment. Additional attempts were made by the negotiator to the subject. The female then ran out of the apartment with two knives and charged at the officers. Two officers fired at the individual. The adult female subject was pronounced deceased on scene by OFD. The suspect has been identified as Rachael A. Ellis, W/F, DOB: 8/15/1990. No officers were injured. The two officers who shot at the suspect are trained in Crisis Intervention. They have invoked Marsy’s Law so their names will not be released. As with all officer involved shootings, FDLE is handling the investigation. Their findings will be turned over to the State Attorney’s Office for their review. An internal investigation will then be done by the Orlando Police Department. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Know that there are resources out there to help you that do not resort to violence.