Christopher Barajas, 30, of Oxnard, California, was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene after Oxnard police responded to a reported shooting in the 6000 block of Perkins Road on January 3, 2017. The shooting happened sometime after 9 p.m. near a wastewater facility and paper plant; investigators said that location appeared chosen for a specific purpose, though the motive remained unclear. The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit took over the investigation and sought clues from surveillance footage and other evidence.

Barajas was remembered by family and friends as positive, helpful, and creative — he enjoyed dancing, old school music, and making rap songs. Police urged the community to come forward with information and indicated there was no ongoing threat to the public, suggesting the attack was targeted. No arrests had been announced and the case remained open.

If anyone knew Christopher or witnessed activity near Perkins Road that night, can you share information with investigators?