Location: Plainview

Incident Date: August 17, 2018

Case Number: 18-10789

Victim: Isaac Medellen Lara

City: Plainview

Posted by: Media Relations

On August 17th, 2018, Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit began a murder investigation, after a man was shot twice in front of his home in the 19500 block of Vista Avenue in Plainview. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Investigators have identified the victim as 31-year-old Isaac Medellen Lara of Plainview. On Tuesday, August 21st, 2018, the Tulare County Sheriff Office completed an autopsy on Isaac Lara and determined the cause of death to be a single gunshot wound to the upper torso.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Detective Kyle Kalender or Sgt. Gary Marks with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes unit at (559) 733-6218. Or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559)725-4194 or through email at tcso@tipnow.com. Refer to case number 18-10789