Oxnard Police Investigate Stabbing of Man on Cooper Road

On February 13, 2026, at around 2:35 PM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 600 block of Cooper Road in Oxnard regarding a report of a stabbing victim.

Officers located the victim, a 29-year-old man, with multiple stab wounds to the torso. He was taken to Ventura County Medical Center, where he is undergoing emergency surgery and remains in critical condition.

Officers located evidence of the assault at the scene. A motive for the stabbing is unknown at this time.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Randall Gonzales at 805-288-3289 or by email at randall.gonzales@oxnardpd.org

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE:            February 13, 2026
SUBJECT:     Stabbing Victim
LOCATION:   600 Block Cooper Road, Oxnard 
VICTIM:          29-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident
CONTACT:     Detective Randall Gonzales
(805) 288-3289 (Tues-Fri 7 AM – 5 PM)
randall.gonzales@oxnardpd.org