Oxnard man shot in front of house by robbery suspects

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Thursday, October 23, 2014
Police investigate a shooting in Oxnard near Charles Street and Campbell Way on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014.
Police investigate a shooting in Oxnard near Charles Street and Campbell Way on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014.
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OXNARD, Calif. (KABC) -- A man was shot in front of his own home by robbery suspects in Oxnard on Wednesday night.

Authorities say the victim was outside his home talking on the phone when he was approached by two men in their 20s near Charles Street and Campbell Way at 9:45 p.m.

The suspects demanded his personal belongings, and when he refused, one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and shot the victim.

The victim ran inside his house to get help. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction. Anyone with information is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

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