Victim was found dead in the 900 block of Lewis Lane, Fillmore

Ventura County Sheriff helicopter is assisting in the investigation.

Investigators setup a mobile crime lab on Ortega Street in Fillmore continuing to investigate the homicide.

Sheriff's deputies responded to 9-1-1 calls of citizens reporting someone shot on Lewis Ln. Deputies arrived and discovered an injured male adult on the ground in front of a residence. The male, identified as Ricardo Gonzalez, was treated at the scene by Fillmore Fire personnel and was pronounced deceased due to apparent gunshot wounds.

Sheriff's Homicide investigators are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information to report about this crime can call Detective Brian Richmond at (805) 384-4725.

Nature of Incident: Homicide in Fillmore
Report Number: 12-18032
Location: 900 block Lewis Ln., Fillmore
Date & Time: 8-9-12 @ 9:45 p.m.
Unit Responsible: Sheriff's Homicide Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(V) Gonzalez, Ricardo Unk. 41
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Captain Don Aguilar
Media Release Date: August 10, 2012
Follow-Up Contact: Captain Don Aguilar (805) 797-7349
Approved by: Commander Cheryl Wade

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).