Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Location: 4000 Block Hitch Blvd., Moorpark, Ca
Victim: 19 year old adult male (Release of name pending notification of family)

On 6-14-2008, at approximately 0130 hours, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a fight and possible stabbing victim at a residence in the 4000 block of Hitch Boulevard, in the unincorporated community of Home Acres, which is near Moorpark.

On their arrival they found a 19-year old adult male lying in the driveway of the residence who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. Deputies assisted with first aid and CPR until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

Interviews with witnesses indicated that the residents were hosting a small high school graduation party. At some point during the party a fight broke out between partygoers and the victim was stabbed. It is unknown at this time what prompted the fight.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing.