Officers responded to the 2700 block of Sherwin Avenue at about 4:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting victim.
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Ventura police say an argument that started inside a local businesses ended outside when the suspect opened fire, striking three people.
A man and woman were shot in the torso. They were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to detectives.
Another woman was shot in the arm and was also taken to the hospital. Police say she suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
A description of the suspect was not available.
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No further details were immediately known. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Sgt. Bill Dolan at (805) 339-4444, or call (805) 339-4416.