HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On June 7, 2021 at approximately 10:41 p.m., Officers from the Oceanside Police Department responded to a radio call of a subject suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1400 block of Higgins Street. Officers arrived on scene and found a 25 year old Hispanic male laying in the street. Paramedics from the Oceanside Fire Department also arrived on scene and began rendering medical aid to the Victim. The Victim was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives from the Crimes of Violence unit responded to the scene to take over this investigation. This incident is being investigated as a homicide and no further details are being released at this time. The Victim’s identity is being withheld until his next of kin can be contacted. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident, are encouraged to either contact Oceanside Police Detective Dave Estrada at (760) 435-4698 or the Anonymous Tip Line at
(760) 435-4730.
UPDATE
The homicide victim has been identified as 25 year old Alexis Colon of Oceanside.
