Assault Results in Death
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
Sheriff’s Investigators are now investigating the assault incident as a homicide. On May 5, 2023, at approximately 8:30 P.M., deputies from the Camarillo Police Station responded to the 400 block of Fulton Street in Camarillo, in reference to a call of a disturbance, followed by reports of gunshots. Deputies later discovered evidence of a shooting at the scene and learned that a male victim, identified as Garrett Sutton, was at a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Mr. Sutton was later transported via ambulance to another hospital for more advanced care. The shooting appears to be an isolated event with no further known threat to the public. On the morning of May 6th, 2023, Mr. Sutton died as a result of his injuries. This incident is now being investigated as a homicide. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact Sergeant Albert Ramirez at (805) 384-4761. The reporting party may remain anonymous. Anyone wishing to provide surveillance videos of any kind related to this case can submit the videos using the following link: https://venturasheriffca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/23-5... Nature of Incident: Assault Results in Death Prepared by: Sergeant Albert Ramirez (805) 384-4761 Approved by: Captain Victor Medina |