Crime

Man arrested on suspicion of murder, domestic violence after woman found dead in home

Victor Lopez.
Victor Lopez. TULARE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

A woman was found dead in a Porterville home on Tuesday and a man has been arrested, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said.

Victor Lopez, 33, was arrested on suspicion of murder, as well as domestic violence and child endangerment, according to the sheriff’s office.

Lopez allegedly ran from the home on the 1100 block of E. Date Street when deputies arrived just after noon.

The relationship between Lopez and the woman is under investigation.

The woman’s identity has not been released.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Detective Kenneth Jones or Sgt. Gary Marks at 559-802-9563.

This story was originally published November 27, 2018 at 5:23 PM.

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