Ventura County Sheriff's Department

The suspect, who was shot and killed when he attacked a Ventura County Sheriff’s deputy yesterday afternoon, has been identified as 21-year-old Devon Costa of Simi Valley.

Nature of Incident: Officer Involved Shooting (UPDATED INFORMATION)
Report Number: 13-20141
Location: Ventura Avenue @ Fraser Lane, unincorporated area north of the city of Ventura
Date & Time: Sept. 7, 2013 @ 4:33 pm
Unit Responsible: Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Costa, Devon Thomas Simi Valley 21
Deputy Preparing Media Release:
Sgt. Eric Buschow
Media Release Date: Sept. 8, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Eric Buschow (805)947-8129
Approved by: Capt. Rob Davidson