A 19-year-old Five Guys employee was critically wounded by a gunshot while taking a break inside the chain’s Oxnard restaurant, police said. The shooting was reported around 8:26 p.m. Friday at the 2700 block of Portico Way, and a 16-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident.
WHO:A 19-year-old Five Guys employee; a 16-year-old suspect (arrested).
WHAT:An employee was shot while on break at a Five Guys restaurant; police arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the shooting.
WHEN:Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET
WHERE:Oxnard, CA
WHY:Police said the bullet appeared to be meant for someone else; the motive and circumstances are not otherwise reported.
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