Location: 700 block of N. Reservation Rd.

Incident Date: 4-26-14

Incident Time: 0420

Case Number: 14-05147

City: Porterville

Posted by: Media Relations

Suspect: Pedro Christman

LOCATION:?700 block of N. Reservation Rd. DATE:04/26/2014

TIME:?0420 Hours

VICTIM:? Confidential- Hispanic male adult

Confidential-Hispanic female adult ?????????CITY:? Porterville

On 04/26/2014 at 0420 hours, Deputies were dispatched to the 700 block of Reservation Rd, Porterville in regards to an assault w/ deadly weapon. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party -V1 who advised the suspect had arrived at the residence vandalized his vehicle and then forced entry into the residence. V1 stated the suspect attacked him with a metal pipe. V1 stated he struck the suspect with a blunt object in self- defense.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. The suspect is currently being detained for the above listed charges. The Sheriff's Departments detectives responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

The Case is currently under investigation by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 559-735-1862.

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