Posted by Ms_California on May 15, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

you know this whole article sounds funny to me. So many people said in posts yesterday that this was a good man, who loves his twins, was job seeking.. etc... answer me this, if he is such a good person and loved his kids, why was he not with them at 11:00 at night? He wasn't even in his neighborhood. Obviously this was someone who had their priorities out of line. Let's face it normal parents are at home with their children at that time of night.

Luckily no one else was injured or killed during all of this. Probably because they were all in their houses with their families!

Posted by cindoh23 on May 15, 2008 at 8:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

He was with his girlfriend if you here the news she lived right near their and his kids where probably asleep by 11 since they are only 1 year old. Why do people have to be so negative and try and to find a reason why he is not a good father and why was he out late.. the store is only down the street maybe him and his girlfriend where walking to the store no one knows what really happened except the people who where their so please quit assuming this and that. Why can't u just pray for him and the family...

Posted by godslove1 on May 15, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My condolences to the family.

"Oxnard has seen a downturn in crime in recent years. In 2007, no gang-related homicides were reported in the city, Police Chief John Crombach said in January."

Does that mean that there have been no gang homicides because they were not called 'gang homicides'?....

Could this be a case of 'If a tree falls in the forest.....'???

Posted by Ms_California on May 15, 2008 at 9:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh please cindoh23, nothing good comes about at that late at night. I'm sorry this to me based on the information that has been in the news does not sound like he was innocently walking to the store as you say and just happened to be shot and killed. Besides, what possibly could you need at the store that late at night anyway that wouldn't wait until morning to get? He and his girlfriend should have been home with those children thanking god for them both. he should have been more responsible and cleaned up his act for them and them alone. I have no tolerance for people who have children and then have no regard for them. God forbid if they just had happened to have been with him at the time of the shooting.

This was a long time coming I am sure. If you are in a gang,it is only a matter of time before you kill someone or are killed yourself. Stop protecting these useless pieces of life and start promoting antigang violence. If these people are off the streets maybe Oxnard wouldn't be such a bad place to live. At one time it used to be very pretty. I don't dare even drive through Oxnard now and I grew up there!

Posted by josealmichel on May 15, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Beside the point of where he was and at what time it was, that gives no one the right to give accusations as to what kind of father he was. What does matter is that he has a mother, father, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and two little boys that love and miss him very much. It doesn't matter the circumstances on why he died whether it be gang related or not... a person who was loved very much has died and can never be brought back so people should be careful on what comments they make. You never know if the next family could be your own. I pray for the Flores family daily that God's peace may dwell within you and that He will give you all the strength to get through this.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble~ Psalm 46:1

Posted by mommi_b on May 15, 2008 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Regardless of if Chris was a gang member or was out late at night, he was undoubtedly God's son. And did not deserve to be gunned downed in the street like a dog. Of course there are gang problems in Oxnard and yes, there needs to be a resolutions but his life is no less as valuable than yours or mine.

Ms_California you use God's name in your blog but you obviously don't not know Him because a person of Christ would never speak of another as "a useless piece of life."

I will continue to pray for Chris' soul, his children, and his family. I'll even pray for you Ms_California because you need it.

Posted by oxnard40 on May 15, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Gang violence can happen at any time of day. Look at the shootings in El Rio last month (Sunday afternoon). But if you are home with your family, kids, or loved ones your odds of getting shot tend to decrease.

If you do bad things, bad things will happen to you.

Posted by Ms_California on May 15, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh I am sure, and a person of Christ would never be in a gang either, or kill another person.. please, people can say they are a "person of Christ" but when it comes to the way they live their lives they do what they may. And by the way, I used the word "GOD" in my blog as a figure of speech just as everyone uses "gang related" as a figure of speech. This article or posts have nothing to do with religion.

Posted by josealmichel on May 15, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mommi_b, I agree with you. I am a very close friend of the family and know what they are going through. It doesn't matter what Chris was. He was someone's son who is now mourning for him & wishes he was still here. The only ones to pray for now are his family members who are still here on this earth and need our prayer.

Posted by juniormafia_ny on May 15, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Live by the gun, die by the gun. For all we know, this guy instigated something and we could have been reading that the other person got killed. If you don't want to get dirty, don't roll in the mud. condolences to his kids and his family, they have no fault in this.

Posted by juniormafia_ny on May 15, 2008 at 9:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

for the people who will say, 'oh, what if it was your family.' Trust me, it could be my family. There are a lot of gang members in my family, I love them very much, but the choices they make are their own. Also, just because you grew up around gangs doesn't mean you have to be in one, I'm not a gang member. I grew up on the Southside of Oxnard, I think that the whole 'product of environment' is all BS.

Posted by BeaHappi on May 15, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My condolences to his family and friends. It is sad that he leaves behind two small boys who will never know their dad.

However, I disagree with the statement "It doesn't matter what Chris was." It kind of does matter if he had gang ties. Think about it; if he was not involved with gangs and was just an ordinary guy the chances are he'd still be here today.

That's what is so frustrating and tragic about gangs...death seems to be the only way out. Why do people choose to live that way? I just don't get it.

I'm sure Chris did love his boys, his girlfriend, family, and friends. But sometimes you don't get a do-over.

Again, my condolences to those who are hurting.

Posted by rbmg on May 15, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

xrtech24 do you know something we dont?

Posted by exsurfergirl16 on May 15, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

GANG RELATED AND AN ISOLATED INCIDENT??? IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE A CONTRADICTION OF TERMS HERE, EITHER THAT, OR LYING RUNS IN THE FAMILY.

OXNARD CAN EXPECT MANY MORE OF THESE "ISOLATED INCIDENTS" BECAUSE THEY ARE GANG RELATED. IT'S NOT A WHOLE LOT DIFFERENT THAN SAYING SOMEONE USED HEROIN IN AN "ISOLATED INCIDENT", IT'S JUST NOT GOING TO HAPPEN THAT WAY. GANGS ARE QUICKLY BECOMING THE CLOSE FAMILY TIES AND SUPPORT (MISGUIDED THOUGH IT MAY BE)THAT MANY OF OUR YOUTH HAS BEEN LACKING.

LOS ANGELES GANGS ARE MOVING NORTH TO GET OUT OF LAPD'S REACH AND IT IS UP TO US AS CITIZENS TO MAKE SURE THAT IT MOVES RIGHT ON PAST OUR CITIES UNLESS YOU WANT OXNARD TO MOVE UP THE LADDER OF HOMICIDE STATS.

I PERSONALLY SEE OXNARD AS A TRAIN WRECK. IT USED TO BE A NICE AREA, NOW, I GET A LITTLE UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN I GET TOO FAR WEST OF THE ESPLANADE...

Posted by AnnaWhaat on May 15, 2008 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ms_California , A bit harsh..... I suppose at 11:00 pm his twins were sound asleep and he went to visit a friend for awhile????? Being out and away from his kids at that time doesn't make him a bad father..
josealmichel ,Great Comment..........
A mans life was lost, his babies no longer have a Daddy! I could go on and on.........This should hav never happened.. Its a evil world we live in. I pray for his Children and loved ones and friends.And I pray they find the killers !!! My Condolences to all............

Posted by rbmg on May 15, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kinda weird how xrtech24's comment got removed.

Posted by BeaHappi on May 15, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

AnnaWhaat...please...he put himself smack dab in the middle of the 'evil world.'

None of this should ever happen but it will continue to happen because these gang-bangers think that this is the best life has to offer.

I am sure that his family is devastated. But why is it that whenever someone with gang ties is killed, presumably by gang-members, those left behind talk about what a great guy he was, how he loved his family, etc. etc.?

If any of these guys were "such great guys" they'd stop with the gang BS, raise their kids, live a lawbiding life, and make a positive contribution to society.

What kind of life was he making for his twins by having gang ties? You can't have it both ways.

Posted by rbmg on May 15, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

xrtech24 let me know what you ment by your comment that was removed right after you wrote it. I seen it. do you know cindoh23? Because I do. And I think you know something for making a comment like you did.

Posted by juniormafia_ny on May 15, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bear22, I am almost 100% certain, he was trying to be funny and sarcastic. I read his comment too. unless you really believe Cindoh23 is capable of this, since you do know her personally.

Posted by peterpan11 on May 15, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I pray for his sister that she lost a brother. I have known her for years and she is a good friend. But unfortunately when you become a gang member those are the chances you take. Its really sad this happened. I just really hope his little brother straightens up his act really soon and turns his life around so he doesnt become the next victim.

Posted by Ms_California on May 15, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You can dispute the kind of person he was til the cows come home and the fat lady sings, fact of the matter is that he had gang ties. Police don't just assume each person murdered is gang related, there is evidence that they are... maybe he was known by the OPD as an active gang member. Case in point is that he was out when he should have been home with those babies and it was no way of life for those boys to be brought up in. It isn't uncommon for innocent children of gang members to be killed by stray bullets intended for their fathers. I am sorry their daddy was killed but it may be a action of fate,in that they are no longer in harms way of gangs, unless their mother keeps her ties which I hope she is smart enough to break and leave far behind!

Posted by rbmg on May 15, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

juniormafia_ny the murder of my dear friend is heart breaking situation so for him to say something like that makes me wonder. I really dont trust anyone who has something to say about my friends murder. cindoh23 was close by when he died. And like everyone everybody has a different story to all of it. If Cris was here today he'd tell me not to trust any of them.

Posted by juniormafia_ny on May 15, 2008 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bear22
cindoh23
xrtech24

hmmm, I smell conspiracy.

Posted by juniormafia_ny on May 15, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

just like my previous comment was sarcasm... but it's hard to differentiate via text... Bear22 my condelences.

Posted by latina79 on May 15, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hello people, what about posting negative comments about the killer/killers? They are still on the loose amoung us and our family/friends. Stop focusing on the gang issue and start helping find this cowards who can kill point blank in someones face.

Posted by Ms_California on May 15, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

latina79... I would think that the "killer/killers" would be gang members too, we all have commented on how we think gang activity is wrong. Hello?!

Why don't you ask some of his gang homeis to help in catching the person who pulled the trigger... they seem to know Chris and may possibly know of a motive for his death.

Posted by rbmg on May 15, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ms_California you should keep your comments to yourself because you don't have a clue as to what you are talking about!

Posted by shaver_one on May 15, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why is it that so many people feel it is so unusual to be out past sundown...whether it is 9pm, 10pm, or 11pm? My wife and I take evening walks all the time. This is still a free country. And, people are allowed to be outside a night.
I remember when our daughter was 1 year old. Sometimes you need to get out of the house, at least for awhile, to decompress. Her older sister was in the house to keep an eye on her, as well as her grandmother.
Maybe this guy had a baby-sitter? Maybe this guy had a relative watching over his twins?
We don't know...do we?

Posted by Ms_California on May 15, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As should you bear22... As everyone else on here we are all just speculating as to what happened and agree that gang activity is destructive to all. Only those who were at the scene really know what happened and obviously are not helping the investigation.

Posted by watts_gonon on May 15, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A young man died because of his stupidity and apparent inability to run away from those who would do him harm.

I agree with juniormafia's "product of your environment." There comes a point in everyone's life when you know the difference between right and wrong. Those who choose wrong use "product of environment" as their excuse, and they continue to live a life of excuses.

Very few people deserve to be die. I do not think Flores deserved to die, but he chose the life he wanted to live (and died for).

We need to bring his killer(s) to justice, but do not blame his killer(s) for taking a son and father away from his family. The sole responsiblity in this particular case, rest squarely on Flores shoulders.

Posted by brwnbear on May 15, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My condolences to his family and friends, RIP Chris.

Posted by latina79 on May 15, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ms_California-'Why don't you ask some of his gang homeis to help in catching the person who pulled the trigger... they seem to know Chris and may possibly know of a motive for his death.'

Real mature comment on your part. I agree with bear22-keep your comments to yourself because you have no idea what your talking about. Just rambling about a whole lot of nothing.

Posted by brwnbear on May 15, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish everyone would stop judging him.

Posted by pjlove10 on May 15, 2008 at 2:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mommi_b - Who or what gave you the right to pass judgement on someone and their use of God? Your a typical "judge everyone" because your beyond Holy. Do us all a favor, we didn't ask for your prayer, so keep it to yourself. I think your relationship with God should stay personal. That's the way I keep it, so should you. The bottom line is that this person was probably involved in gang activity, either in the past or recent past. It's very unfortunate that he may have been turning his life around and this happened. Very sad. But, I will say this. People make their choices in life, he made his, as sad as it is he paid the ultimate price for surrounding himself around a horrible environment. People are so quick to feel sorry and want to recognize this person after he was killed, but where were all of you when he was alive, did you support him then, did you help him turn his life around? I'm thinking turning a blind eye to the situation was more then likely. Keep your kids educated, in sports, and raise them right.

Posted by Ms_California on May 15, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

latina, how is my comment immature? I am sure in the gang networks as they are.... someone knows something. Why do you think that witnesses and other gang members never step forward for fear of retaliation?

And just remember, this is an open form for all to comment regardless if you agree with the comments or not. If you don't like the comments posted you can choose not to read them.

Have a wonderful day!

Posted by RaiderSam123 on May 15, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by RaiderSam123 on May 14, 2008 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Chris was a bright young man, who always had a smile on his face.
Unfortunately he chose the wrong crowd to socialize with and made his share of poor decisions in the latter part of his short life. He was not a bad student or person, he just made some bad decisions. Ultimately his final bad decision to be out late with some buddies on a Tuesday night was met with tragedy. Prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends.

Posted by ejbj123 on May 15, 2008 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ms california, it's very inconsiderate and heartless of you to post comments about someone you don't know anything about even if you are just "speculating".
Regardless of what kind of person he was or what kind of friends he had he was someone's son, brother, father, and friend.
you should have a little more respect for him, his family, and everyone else who is mourning.

Posted by mike_honcho on May 15, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Respect for him?? Do you respect terrorists? See, gang members are street terrorists. They rob and beat citizens for their money, they rob and steal from local stores, they break into homes and car, they sell drugs and guns and kill others and they instill fear in all the citizens in their neighborhood all for the recognition of their gang. I do not respect anyone who takes on a life of crime and gang involvement nor do I respect anyone who has no respect for their family who will inevitably suffer the burden of grief when they meet their demise. I will not respect anyone like this when they are alive and I will certainly not respect them just because they were killed "representing their hood"

Posted by sparks240 on May 15, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Respect is for the respectable, not the criminal.

Posted by cindoh23 on May 15, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Bear22, I think my comment said enough people just assume the worst, it basicly is just blah blah blah.
We know him like a person and a good father I can not even respond to these comments that are bashing a son, father, brother, boyfriend, uncle, and friend to many he will rest in peace and be at peace we believe in god and god loves all his children and believers no matter what they have done in the past...

Posted by alopez on May 16, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My condolences go out to the Flores family and may god give you strength. Oh, yeah and Ms. California you seem like a very negative person that isn't happy with yourself. It's sad to see you make judgement on a person you don't even know. May Chris rest in peace.

Posted by rbmg on May 16, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Rest in peace Cris!We miss you so much and I know your looking down at us asking why are we even giving these strangers the time or day.They have no idea what a wonderful person you are.We're just hurting Cris we want answers and justice not speculations and judgement towards you.I LOVE YOU MIJA AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY!

Father, I ask You to bless my friends, relatives and everyone reading this right now. Show them a new
revelation of Your love and power. Holy Spirit,
I ask You to minister to their spirit at this very moment.

Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy.

Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings. In Jesus' precious name.
Amen.

<3 I LOVE YOU MIJA! <3

Posted by cast on May 16, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Does anyone know what kind of gun was used? Seriously this should round it down right?

Posted by richardg on May 16, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OMG!!! I cant believe sooo much people find this entertaining!!!

This was a murder of a PERSON, and instead of looking for a brighter day; everyone is looking forward for the next article to argue about how everyone is better than each other.

I cant believe some people, but I have to believe it.

Posted by squirley_q on May 16, 2008 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It saddens me to see how people are. Things in life happen for a reason whether we like it or not. It’s life! Who are we to judge a person. Only God can do this. Instead of all this negativity, we should be giving our condolences to his family and friends and remembering Chris. Chris, you will always be rememered for making me laugh and smile and for being my friend. My deepest sympathy to the Flores family for their loss and will pray that God comfort you at this time. May Chris's soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Posted by enjramos1 on May 16, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ALL I NEED TO SAY IS THE CITY AND POLICE OFFICERS ARE THE IDIOTS FOR NOT SAYING IT IS GANG RELATED. WHY NOT TELL THE COMMUNITY THE TRUTH ? WHY HAVE THE NEIGHBOR HOOD WITH INNOCENT PEOPLE BELIEVE ITS OK TO WALK AROUND THE STREETS SAFE ? WHY IS THERE POLICE PATROLLING THE BLOCK HE WAS SHOT AT APOX EVERY HOUR AND NOT AROUND THE TIME OF THE SHOOTING ? YOU ASK ME ? I SAY THE POLICE ARE PAID TO BE AROUND AND PAID MORE NOT TO BE AROUND !

~'R.I.P. CHRIS FLORES-A.K.A. SOLDIER '~

Posted by robert22805 on May 16, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you live by the sword you die by the sword, its just sad that this young man had to lose his life i cant imagine my daughter growing up without me something needs to be done about the violence in oxnard.

Posted by Erkine_Childers on May 16, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

But enjramos, the first sentence of the article states that it is gang-related. Then later it says that the police believe it is gang-related.

Posted by ejbj123 on May 16, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

YOU SHOULD HAVE A LITTLE MORE RESPECT FOR THE DEAD.
HE MAY HAVE CHOSE TO LIVE HIS LIFE DID...BUT HE IS DEAD AND I DON'T THINK ANYONE DESERVES TO BE TALKED ABOUT THAT.

Posted by cast on May 16, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Come on is there an up date on who might have done this?.Not to worry i'm old enough to know.It will be one of their own who will talk.in the mean time do they know what kind of weapon was used?.There has to be someone who has that type of gun right?

Posted by cast on May 16, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Come on is there an up date on who might have done this?.Not to worry i'm old enough to know.It will be one of their own who will talk.in the mean time do they know what kind of weapon was used?.There has to be someone who has that type of gun right?

Posted by mike_honcho on May 16, 2008 at 9:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ejb123... Respect is earned not just handed out. You are respected when you are dead by earning it when you were alive. You do not simply get Respect just because you are dead. Do you respect Hitler? How about the hijackers of 9-11? They're all dead do you respect them? Flores or as enjramos1 calls him "soldier", was a gang member and gangs are criminal organizations that harbor street terrorists. Read my earlier post regarding respect.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on May 18, 2008 at 8:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

BeaHappi ,You can have ties for just talking to someone you grew up with that is in a gang if a cop stops and writes up a green card on you. This guy may have even hung around the wrong crowd when he was 15.......that doesn't make him a gang member now......So UNLESS we know the whole story its sad to speak ill of the dead........

Posted by cast on May 18, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Am i right in asuming the killer is still not found? When some body owns a gun.They have to register it right?.Well i bet it's safe to say.If we found out what kind of gun it is.Then they could start by looking for guns that were stolen.Who know those are just my thoughts.I hope they catch'em soon.

Posted by cast on May 18, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

mmshoot I know what it said on thursday may 15.2008 but it is now may 18,2008!

Posted by BeaHappi on May 19, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

AnnaWhaat...I wasn't speaking "ill of the dead" but simply pointing out that sometimes the decisions that you make can come back to haunt you.

Posted by Relvd98 on May 19, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It sure will be heartbreaking to see Cris laying in his casket tonight at the funeral service.

My uncle is an ex gang member and what changed his life around for good was the birth of his first daughter; he is now father of three, owns two houses, three cars and is a successful business owner. I'm just soo happy hes out of that lifestyle.

Posted by BeaHappi on May 19, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Relvd98...that is a great story about your uncle! Good for him that he broke free from that life and made an even better life for himself.

Hopefully some current gang-bangers will be inspired to do the same. You'd think that attending funeral after funeral they'd want something better for themselves and their families. We can only hope, right?

Posted by Relvd98 on May 19, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

BeaHappi...and it's been very unfortunate that my uncle and I have attended a funeral services of some of the people he grew up with; some got shot, stabbed while others OD'd. Apparently, nothing seems to scare them, not even if they picture themselves in a casket.

It's a reality check that this is one major consequence of being a gang member. My uncle looks back and thanks God he made a smart move.

Posted by MEATisMURDER on May 19, 2008 at 6:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So many delusional christians thinking that thier imaginary friend is going to help out this kid's family. hes dead.

As the old saying goes: "where is your god now?"

christianity is no different/better than islamic fundimentalism.

praise allah.

Posted by cast on May 19, 2008 at 9:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MEATisMURDER one question God vs darwin?

Posted by ejbj123 on May 20, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mike_honcho to be honest i don't care read what you had to say about respect. I agree with you, it is earned but people should not be abusing their right of freedom of speech to come on here and talk trash about someone they didn't know. it's cruel and it's heartless. the man is dead, let him rest in peace.

Posted by hamskid on May 21, 2008 at 7:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Some questions...he was out after 11pm, away from his children,because he went somewhere else to visit his girlfried? How does that make him a good father? If the babies were a year old, what has he done in that time to make him a good father? He might have been a nice guy but he chose his life style. It was his choice. You can call him alot of things but I don't think he earned the title of "good father" yet. That is a slap in the face to all the men who put in years of raising a child and making scarifices. Putting the needs of their children before their own desires. Don't throw the term "good father" in with this sad story.

Posted by West_to_East on May 21, 2008 at 9:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oxnard has seen a downturn in crime in recent years. In 2007, no gang-related homicides were reported in the city, Police Chief John Crombach said in January.

ANYONE THAT LIVES IN VENTURA COUNTY LET ALONE OXNARD KNOWS THIS STATEMENT IS A BUNCH OF BULL.

AND YES LET THE MAN REST. VERY DISRESPECTFUL TO SPEAK BAD ABOUT THE DEAD, REGARDLESS OF WHAT KIND OF PERSON THEY WERE. WHY THEY WERE OUT AT 10:00 PM. HE WAS WITH A FRIEND GOT INTO IT WITH SOMEONE OF SOME PEOPLE (BY THE WAY IF THE BULLETS WERE FROM DIFFERENT GUNS THEY CAN TELL) AND GOT KILLED. END OF HIS LIFE END OF THE STORY. THE REAL VICTUMS ARE THE TWINS. NO ONE WILL SPEAK BAD ABOUT THEM RIGHT BECAUSE THEY DONT KNOW THEM SO LET IT BE

Posted by Relvd98 on May 21, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ummm...his children live with his girlfriend, not with him; the twins were asleep at his girlfriend's when the shooting ocurred.

Posted by srcheek on May 21, 2008 at 3:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have no respect nor concern for a person who is in a gang. I feel badly for the people who love them that their loved one doesn't have enough respect for his own life or that of others to live a gang lifestyle. If you choose to be a gangbanger, how is it tragic that you died in a gang-related event? You put yourself in those circumstances. You reap what you sow. Suck it up.

Posted by rbmg on June 20, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I MISS U MIJA!=(