Dead body found near Strathmore has been identified

A man found dead near Strathmore was a homicide victim, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said.

Rudy Gabriel Florez, 28, was found dead about 1:15 p.m. Thursday east of Strathmore in the area of Road 256 near Avenue 204.

He had visible trauma to his upper torso and the death is being investigated as a homicide. His body was found on the ground next to a vehicle.

Anyone with information should call Detective Clower or Sgt. Torres at 559-733-6218 or send anonymous information by text or email to TCSO@tipnow.com or 559-725-4194.

This story was originally published March 10, 2017 at 1:20 PM with the headline "Dead body found near Strathmore has been identified."