Case Number: 14-4707

Posted by: Media Relations

One victim of the double homicide that took place in Exeter on 4-15-14 have been identified.

Victim 1:
David Rico
Age: 36 of Strathmore
Cause of death: Multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.

Victim 2:
John Doe, Hispanic Male
Age: mid 20s
Cause of death: Multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Department is still seeking information regarding the identity of the second victim, as well as any information regarding the shooting. 

This case is being investigated by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. Anyone with any information can contact the Department in the following ways:

Anonymously through TipNow by calling or texting 559-735-4194 or by emailing tcso@tipnow.com 
Or call 559-733-6218. Please ask for Detective Klassen or Detective Zamora.

Additional Press Release:

On 4-15-14 at 2235 the Tulare County Sheriff's Department received calls of multiple shots fired in the 22500 Block area of Avenue 314. Deputies responded to the cal and upon discovery of two deceased individuals, Detectives were called out at 2300 hours. There was evidence of multiple shots fired in the area, and the only known injuries or deaths were the two deceased individuals. There are no known gang ties at this time, and no definite motive. According to witnesses, two vehicles that were property of the residents of the house are no longer at the residence.

This case is being investigated by the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. Anyone with any information can contact the Department in the following ways:

Anonymously through TipNow by calling or texting 559-735-4194 or by emailing tcso@tipnow.com 

Or call 559-733-6218. Please ask for Detective Klassen or Detective Zamora.