Location: 1100 Block of @. Cannon, Earlimar Ca.

Incident Date: 08-25-2014

Incident Time: 0058

Case Number: 14-10646

Victim: Jose V. Lopez

Posted by: Media Relations

On 08/25/2014 at approximately 0100 Hours, Tulare County Sheriff’s Violent Crimes Detectives responded to the 1100 block of E. Cannon, Earlimart, in regards to a Homicide.

Upon arrival, detectives contacted the reporting party who stated when he arrived home he found the victim laying in the front yard of his residence deceased.

Detectives observed the victim to have suffered unknown type trauma to his head. The reporting party could not provide any further information. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

This case is still currently being investigated by the Tulare County Sheriff’s, Violent Crimes Unit. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Klassen or Sgt. Parker at 1-800-808-0488 or may send your information anonymously through the Sheriff’s TipNow program:

Text or voicemail: 559-725-4194

E-mail: tcso@tipnow.com