On July 17, 2010 at 9:12 p.m., the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department / Fillmore Police Department responded to a call of an ambulance follow-up for a male victim, Christian Giusti, 24 of Fillmore, who had been shot in the 300 block of Bard Street in the city of Fillmore. Prior to the arrival of deputies, the suspect(s) fled the scene. An extensive search for the suspect(s) was conducted with negative results. The victim received a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to the Ventura Star Giusti had known gang affiliations. his most recent arrest was in September 2009 for possession of a handgun and bullets, a violation of his probation as a convicted felon. The ammunition charge was later dismissed, but he pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon. Giusti was due back in court last week in relation to the case, but failed to appear. A judge revoked his probation and issued a warrant for his arrest.

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).