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Double Homicide Investigation
By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, August 30th, 2024
 Narrative: On August 29, 2024, at approximately 1:07 PM, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies from the Headquarters Patrol Station responded to a call for service of a subject with a stab wound in the intersection of Rice Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard, in the unincorporated area of Oxnard. Upon arrival, deputies located a 33-year-old male suffering from a stab wound, who was identified as Ricardo Juarez. The suspect was identified as 42-year-old, Alvin Otis Johnson from the city of Camarillo. Investigators discovered Johnson, and the victim were acquainted and were travelling together in the same vehicle when the stabbing occurred. Following the stabbing, the victim exited the vehicle while Johnson fled the scene, using the victim’s vehicle to get away. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office immediately initiated a search for the suspect and the vehicle involved. Multiple investigative and patrol resources, including aircraft were deployed. At approximately 5:08 PM, Ventura County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in the 3400 block of Huerta Court in the city of Camarillo. Simultaneously, an adult male victim arrived at the Camarillo Police Station, reporting he had been assaulted at the same residence and sustained injuries. Upon arrival at the Huerta Court residence, deputies encountered Johnson, who was armed with a handgun. Johnson was taken into custody without incident. Deputies then entered the residence on Huerta Court and discovered a 75-year-old female with severe head trauma, who was identified as Marilyn Gallagher. Deputies immediately began performing life saving measures. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. Deputies discovered an additional adult male victim at the residence who sustained non-life threating injuries. Investigators learned Johnson was an acquaintance of the individuals who were present at the residence during the assault. Johnson was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility, for two counts of 187 PC – Murder, two counts of 664/187 PC – Attempted Murder, 246.3 PC – Negligent discharge of a firearm, 207 PC – Kidnapping, 236 PC – False imprisonment, 29800 PC – Addict in possession of a firearm. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Kathryn Torres at 805-384-4740. Nature of Incident: Double Homicide Investigation Date & Time: 8/29/24 at 1:07 PM Unit(s) Responsible: Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau, Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit, Camarillo Investigations, Camarillo Patrol, West County Patrol, West County Special Enforcement Unit, East County Major Crimes Unit, Fillmore Investigations, Technical Surveillance Unit, Aviation Unit (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent (S) Alvin Otis Johnson Camarillo 42 Prepared by: Sergeant Gabriel Gonzales #4368 |
