Unintentional Discharge of a Firearm
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On February 19, 2011, at approximately 3:45 PM, Camarillo Police responded to the Camarillo Oaks Apartments, located in the 800 block of Paseo Camarillo, in the city of Camarillo, reference a call of a possible shot fired in the area. When deputies arrived, they were directed to an apartment with a shattered sliding glass door.

Deputies contacted a husband and wife inside the apartment and determined they both had minor injuries as a result of shattered glass. They were driven to the hospital by a friend, evaluated and later released.

Deputies were met by a male subject in the parking lot of the apartment building. That person, an off duty Ventura County Deputy Sheriff, reported he was in his living room handling his personal rifle when the weapon accidentally went off. The off duty deputy immediately secured the weapon and walked outside to check on his neighbors. The investigation is continuing.

Location: 800 Block Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo, CA
Date & Time: Saturday, February 19, 2011, 3:45 PM Report #2011-4149
Unit Responsible: Camarillo Police Department
Officer Preparing Release: Detective Marty Luna
Follow-up Contact: Detective Marty Luna (805) 388-5116
Date of Release: 02/19/2011
Approved By: Commander Steve DeCesari