Marvin A. Reyes, a 30-year-old Oxnard resident, died on April 16, 2021. Officers were called to the 1400 block of West Hemlock Street after a white Mercedes-Benz had crashed into two parked vehicles. What at first appeared to be a traffic collision was later found to involve a gunshot wound to Reyes’ torso, the cause of death listed by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office as homicide.

Reyes was taken to Ventura County Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Oxnard Police Department noted there was no gunfire damage to the Mercedes, indicating he had been shot at a different location before the crash. The investigation remains open and no arrests have been announced; detectives are asking the public for any information that could help.

If anyone has information about Marvin Reyes, his movements on April 16, 2021, or witnessed the crash or a shooting in the area that day, please contact the Oxnard Police Department.