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October 21, 2019
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VISALIA — Authorities say a young woman and young man were arrested on suspicion of murder in the killing of a 16-year-old boy in Tulare County.

Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a call Friday night near Earlimart found the teen with at least one gunshot wound.

Suspects Arrested During Traffic Stop

Detectives identified 18-year-old Jesus Fernandez and 18-year-old Vanessa Macias as the suspects. The Fresno Bee reports both were arrested Saturday morning during a traffic stop.
It wasn’t immediately known if they have attorneys.
Investigators haven’t identified a possible motive.

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