Homeowner Fights With Suspect During Break In | Oxnard

05.15.2022 | 4:00 AM | OXNARD – Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Oldham Circle reference screaming in the area and a gunshot being heard.

Upon arrival, officers contacted two males who were in the patio area of a residence struggling over a shotgun.

The officers were able to separate both parties and they started their investigation.

It was determined that 27-year-old Richard Maldonado, a City of Burbank resident, was in the victim’s property possibly casing.

Maldonado was approached by the homeowner who was holding a shotgun.

Maldonado was able to grab the shotgun from the victim and they started struggling over the shotgun.

During the struggle the shotgun discharged.

Nobody was injured due to the discharge of the shotgun.

Maldonado and the victim do not know each other.

Maldonado was subsequently arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated trespassing and elder abuse.

Maldonado is currently on parole for evading police.

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