Location: 20800 block of Road 84, Tulare

Incident Date: 3/27/17

Incident Time: 0806 hours

Case Number: 17-03625

Victim: unknown male

City: Tulare

Posted by: Media Relations

****************************UPDATE********************************************

Victim: 17-year-old male juvenile       

On March 28, 2017, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office completed an autopsy on the victim, who was identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile. The victim’s body showed signs of being set on fire. However, the official cause of death was determined to be multiple penetrating gunshot wounds.   

This is an active homicide investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective McBride and/or Sergeant Torres with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218. Anonymous information can be reported by sending an email to TCSO@tipnow.com or call (559) 725-4194 to send a text or leave a voice message.

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Victim: Unidentified Male, 18-30 years of age      

On March 27, 2017 at approximately 0806 hours, Deputies were dispatched to the 20800 block of Road 84, in Tulare, in regards to a deceased body found on Road 84. Deputies arrived on scene and confirmed that the victim was deceased.

Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Detectives responded to the scene and are investigating the incident as a homicide investigation. The victim who has not been identified is believed to be a male Adult, approximately 18-30 years of age. 

The case is still an active investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective McBride 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.