Ruben Villa, 39, was found fatally shot in downtown Oxnard on February 16, 2025. He was discovered around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of H and Second streets, near the future Campus Park a few blocks west of the main public library. Emergency responders performed life-saving measures but he died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.

Born and raised in Oxnard, Villa is remembered as a devoted father to four daughters — Mya, Estrella, Izabella, and Kamilah — and as a son, brother, uncle, cousin, partner and boxing fan. His survivors include partner Roxanna, parents Anthony and Sandra Villa, and siblings Monica, Rebecca and Rene; he was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Cinco Villa.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. The Oxnard Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction and asks anyone with tips to come forward.

Did anyone in Oxnard see or hear anything in that area around 4:30 a.m. on February 16 that could help investigators?