Oxnard Shooting Today: 19-Year-Old Critically Wounded at Five Guys

August 29, 2026

A 19-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting at a Five Guys restaurant in Oxnard, California, Friday night, according to police.

The shooting happened at approximately 8:25 p.m. on August 28 inside the restaurant in the 2700 block of Portico Way, at The Collection at RiverPark. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the scene along with emergency medical personnel.

One Victim Critically Injured

Police said the victim was shot once and transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

The victim was identified as a 19-year-old male from Santa Paula. Authorities said he was the only known victim in the shooting.

There have been no reports of additional victims connected with the incident.

Shooting at Five Guys in Oxnard

The shooting occurred inside the Five Guys restaurant at The Collection, a popular outdoor shopping and entertainment destination in Oxnard.

Police officers and investigators responded to the business after the shooting was reported. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are handling the case.

The incident prompted a significant police response, with images from the scene showing police activity and crime-scene tape around the restaurant.

Suspect Has Not Been Identified

Authorities have not publicly identified a suspect in connection with the shooting.

Police also have not released a description of a possible gunman.

The motive remains unknown as investigators work to establish what led to the shooting.

Officials have not announced any arrests in connection with the case.

Investigation Underway

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Detectives are expected to examine evidence from the scene and speak with witnesses as they work to establish what happened before and during the gunfire.

Investigators have not yet disclosed whether the victim and shooter knew one another or whether the shooting was random.

Those details remain part of the ongoing investigation.

Police Ask for Information

Authorities are asking anyone who may have information about the shooting to contact Detective Sergeant Scott Coe with the Oxnard Police Department.

Police have provided the department’s contact number, 805-486-6211, for people who may have information relevant to the investigation. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Ventura Crime Stoppers.

Community Impact

The shooting has raised concern in the Oxnard community, particularly because it occurred inside a business at The Collection at RiverPark.

At this stage, police have not indicated that there is an ongoing threat to the wider public.

Members of the public are encouraged to avoid interfering with the investigation and to provide investigators with any information they may have regarding the incident.

What Is Confirmed

• Location: Five Guys, 2700 block of Portico Way, Oxnard
• Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
• Time: Approximately 8:25–8:26 p.m.
• Victim: 19-year-old male from Santa Paula
• Injuries: One gunshot wound; critical condition
• Other victims: None reported
• Suspect: Not identified
• Motive: Unknown
• Investigating agency: Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit
• Arrests: None publicly announced

Investigation Continues

The Oxnard shooting remains under investigation, and additional information may be released as detectives establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

For now, the known victim remains hospitalized in critical condition, while investigators work to identify the person responsible and determine the motive.

Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact investigators.