Crime

Early-morning shooting leaves teenager badly hurt as South Valley detectives seek clues

Tulare County Sheriff’s detectives were investigating an early-morning shooting in Dinuba that left a 17-year-old boy seriously wounded.

Deputies responded to reports of a shooting just before 4 a.m. Saturday in the 7700 block of Avenue 430, Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Liz Jones said.

They found the teenager with multiple gunshot wounds. The boy was taken to a local hospital and listed in critical condition, Jones said.

Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early-morning shooting June 19, 2021, that left a 17-year-old critically injured in Dinuba, California.
Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early-morning shooting June 19, 2021, that left a 17-year-old critically injured in Dinuba, California. Tulare County Sheriff Special to the Bee

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218 or anonymously at tcso@tipnow.com or by text or voicemail at 559-725-4194.

Robert Rodriguez
The Fresno Bee
A Valley native, Robert has worked at The Fresno Bee since 1994, covering various topics including education, business, courts and agriculture.
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