Location: Avenue 416 & Road 125, Orosi

Incident Date: 06/12/2015

Incident Time: 1600

Case Number: 15-7384

Victim: Hispanic Male Adult

Posted by: Media Relations

On 6-12-15 at approx. 1600 hrs. Deputies were dispatched to the area of Risley and Rd. 128, Orosi regarding a gunshot wound victim. 

Upon arrival Deputies contacted the victim who stated he was driving his vehicle in the area of Ave. 416 and Rd. 125, Orosi when a vehicle drove past him shooting at his vehicle. During the shooting the victim received a gunshot wound to the back of the head. The victim drove back to his residence where family members called 911.

The victim described the suspect vehicle as a gold colored GEO Prism with black rims occupied by 3 young Hispanic males.

The victim was transported by air flight to an area hospital where he is listed in critical but stable condition.

Violent Crimes Detectives and North End Gang Detectives responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department at 559-733-6218 or 1-800-808-4288. They can also remain anonymous by call TIP NOW AT 559-725-4194.