Location: 28800 Block of Worth Drive, Porterville

Incident Date: 11/27/2016

Incident Time: 0546 hours

Case Number: 16-14281

Victim: Unknown

City: Porterville

Posted by: Dispatch

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Victim: Jesus Sandoval, 22, of Porterville

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Victim: Unknown Hispanic Male, 18-25 years of age                       

On Nov. 27, 2016 at approximately 0546 hours, Deputies with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 28800 Block of Worth Drive in Porterville in regards to a deceased male. Deputies arrived on scene and located an unidentified male victim deceased near Bartlett Park.  

Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Detectives responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The case is being investigated as a homicide.    

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Franco and/or Sergeant Torres with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218 or send anonymous information by sending a text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call (559) 725-4194.