Ronald Charles Apodaca Jr., 36, was shot and killed on the night of October 22, 2022, in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar in Oxnard, California. Officers found him suffering from a gunshot wound; emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene. The Oxnard Police Department classified the incident as a homicide and assigned its Major Crimes Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, and Special Enforcement Unit to the investigation.

Ronnie, born February 20, 1986, was remembered by family and friends as a kind, vibrant man who worked as a driller in Nevada and enjoyed kayaking and fishing. Investigators later identified 21-year-old Hugo Quebrado as the primary suspect. On February 6, 2023, Oxnard police executed a search warrant at Quebrado’s residence and took him into custody; the Ventura County District Attorney filed a complaint that included a special allegation for firearm use.

Anyone with information about Ronald’s killing or who may have witnessed events on Cuesta Del Mar the night of October 22, 2022, is asked to come forward.