Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff’s deputies found the body of an unidentified man in a field on the southern edge of Camarillo early Thursday morning. The identity of the victim is not yet known, but investigators have determined the man’s death was the result of a homicide, as he appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound.

Two deputies from the Camarillo Police Department were patrolling the area of East Pleasant Valley Road when they found the body of a young man lying near the edge of roadway at 2:33 a.m.

Homicide detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

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).

Location: 1100 block of East Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo, CA
Date & Time / RB#: January 27, 2011 @ 2:33 a.m. / 11-2184
Unit Responsible: Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau
Officer Preparing Release: Detective Eric Buschow
Follow-up Contact: Senior Deputy Julie Novak (805) 947-6648
Date of Release: Jan. 27, 2011
Approved By: Captain Mike Aranda