Brother accused of killing sister
At approximately 6:00 p.m. Wednesday September 15th, a family dispute was reported to authorities in the 200 block of Sespe Avenue. David Alejandro Morales, 31, was arrested and is still in custody on suspicion of murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The victim, his sister, was Maricruz Morales, 20, of Fillmore. Neighbors said Maricruz worked at Domino’s Pizza in Fillmore.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. Wednesday September 15th, a family dispute was reported to authorities in the 200 block of Sespe Avenue. David Alejandro Morales, 31, was arrested and is still in custody on suspicion of murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The victim, his sister, was Maricruz Morales, 20, of Fillmore. Neighbors said Maricruz worked at Domino’s Pizza in Fillmore.
By Anonymous — Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a male suspect, David Morales, shortly after he committed an assault on a female in the City of Fillmore. The victim, Maricruz Morales, died later in the evening as a result of serious injuries. Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing the investigation. There are no other outstanding suspects. On September 15, 2010, at about 6:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call of a hysterical female screaming near an apartment complex in the 200 block of Sespe Ave., Fillmore. Deputies arrived at 6:01 p.m. and subdued the suspect, David Morales, after a brief struggle as he attempted to flee the area. The victim (sister of David Morales) was immediately treated at the scene by Fillmore City Fire and taken to Ventura County Medical Center via American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance where she was pronounced deceased. The assault took place inside a residence after a family dispute. David Morales was booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility on murder charges. Location: 200 Block Sespe Avenue, Fillmore, Ca. Date & Time/ RB#: 9-15-2010 @ 6:00 p.m./ 10-22580 Unit Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age (V) Morales, Maricruz Fillmore 20 (S) Morales, David Fillmore 31 Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Don Aguilar Follow-up Contact: Sgt. Don Aguilar (805) 797-7349 Date of Release: September 16, 2010 Approved By: Captain Stephen Wade
Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a male suspect, David Morales, shortly after he committed an assault on a female in the City of Fillmore. The victim, Maricruz Morales, died later in the evening as a result of serious injuries. Sheriff’s Homicide investigators are continuing the investigation. There are no other outstanding suspects. On September 15, 2010, at about 6:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call of a hysterical female screaming near an apartment complex in the 200 block of Sespe Ave., Fillmore. Deputies arrived at 6:01 p.m. and subdued the suspect, David Morales, after a brief struggle as he attempted to flee the area. The victim (sister of David Morales) was immediately treated at the scene by Fillmore City Fire and taken to Ventura County Medical Center via American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance where she was pronounced deceased. The assault took place inside a residence after a family dispute. David Morales was booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility on murder charges. Location: 200 Block Sespe Avenue, Fillmore, Ca. Date & Time/ RB#: 9-15-2010 @ 6:00 p.m./ 10-22580 Unit Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age (V) Morales, Maricruz Fillmore 20 (S) Morales, David Fillmore 31 Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Don Aguilar Follow-up Contact: Sgt. Don Aguilar (805) 797-7349 Date of Release: September 16, 2010 Approved By: Captain Stephen Wade