Man killed in front of wife and kids identified, deputies search for three suspects
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Offices has identified the victim of an armed robbery who was killed in front of his wife and two children Friday night in Visalia and are searching for three suspects.
Around 7 p.m., deputies found Visalia resident Mario Negrete, 27, dead inside a residence in the 900 block of East K Street in Visalia. Negrete suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body, said officials.
Deputies believe three armed suspects burst into the home to conduct a robbery, shot the victim in the process and fled the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218. To provide information anonymously, text TCSO@tipnow.com or call 559-725-4194.
Andrea Figueroa Briseño: 559-441-6074, @_AndreaBriseno
This story was originally published November 12, 2016 at 2:14 PM with the headline "Man killed in front of wife and kids identified, deputies search for three suspects."