Ventura County Sheriff's Office: Moorpark – Suspect Arrested For Attempt Murder

Moorpark CA

28 November, 2021

8:41 AM

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Press release from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office: November 19, 2021 Moorpark – Suspect Arrested for Attempt Murder Tim Lohman2021-11-22T08:01:24-08:00 Press Nature of Incident: Suspect Arrested for Attempt Murder Report Number: RB# 21-154838 Location: 100 block Moonsong Court, Moorpark CA 93021 Date & Time: 11/19/21 @ 9:56 AM Unit(s) Responsible: Moorpark Patrol, East County Major Crimes, Moorpark Detectives, Ventura County Arson Investigators (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age (S) Shaka Watkins (V) Adult Male (V) Adult Female Transient Moorpark Moorpark 33 61 53 Narrative: On November 19, 2021, Moorpark Deputies responded to the 100 block of Moonsong Court reference a suspect, Shaka Watkins, trying to light the residence on fire. Watkins was confronted by the adult male victim and a fight ensued in the middle of the street. The adult male victim was knocked to the ground by Watkins and ultimately suffered injuries requiring treatment at a local hospital. Watkins was detained at the scene and transported to the Moorpark Police Station. During the course of the investigation, it was determined Watkins poured a significant amount of gasoline on the front door and garage door of the residence along with a vehicle associated with the residence. Detectives with the East County Major Crimes Unit, Moorpark Detectives, and Ventura County Arson Investigators arrived to assist in the investigation. Through video surveillance, witness statements, and statements made by Watkins, it was determined Watkins came to the residence, knowing the adult female victim lived at the residence, with the intent to burn the residence down and kill her and anyone inside. The investigation revealed both victims are related to Watkins. Shaka Watkins was arrested and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility for two counts of attempted murder and two counts of attempted arson. Watkins's bail was set at $1,500,000. Prepared by: Senior Deputy Eisenhard #4531 News Release Date: 11/19/2021 Media Follow-Up Contact: John Eisenhard, 805-947-8252, [email protected] Approved by: Booking Photo Release: Captain Denise Sliva YES NO This press release was produced by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. The views expressed here are the author's own.