Location: 400 block of North Muscat, Earlimart

Incident Date: 03/29/16

Incident Time: 1803 hours

Case Number: 16-04041

Victim: Male juvenile

City: Earlimart

Posted by: Media Relations

Deputies responded to a local area hospital on a report of a juvenile gunshot wound victim seeking treatment. The victim had non-life-threatening injuries and was later treated and released. It was determined that an unknown suspect within a 90’s model Toyota shot the victim in the Earlimart area.

This case could be gang-related and is being investigated by Tulare County Sheriff’s South End Gang Unit. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call (559) 725-4194.