Incident Date: 3/2/24

City: Orosi

Posted by: Media Relations

TAGNET Detectives Nab Second Suspect for Gang-Related Shooting in Orosi

On 3/2/24, TCSO Detectives in the Tulare Area Gangs and Narcotics Enforcement Team (TAGNET) arrested a second suspect in a gang-related shooting that happened Oct. 19, 2023, at a gas station in Orosi. During their investigation, Detectives determined 36-year-old Jose Godoy was involved in an argument a at the gas station. Godoy pulled out a gun and handed it to his friend, Erik Garcia, and Garcia shot at the victim as he ran away. Garcia was arrested a week after the shooting, but Godoy fled the area and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On the afternoon of 3/2/24, TAGNET Detectives tracked down Godoy at a home in Dinuba and arrested him. He was booked at the Tulare County Adult Pretrial facility for assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218, or anonymously through our TipNow Program at 559-725-4194 or tcso@tipnow.com.