A 17-year-old suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting in Tulare left one man dead and another injured in a suspected gang-related incident. (GV Wire File)
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A man was killed Friday night in Tulare, and police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the case, the Tulare Police Department said in a Sunday statement.
Officers responded at 10:51 p.m. to reports of gunfire near San Joaquin Avenue and California Street.
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Officers found shell casings in the roadway and discovered Solomon Ponce, 31, suffering from a gunshot wound. Ponce was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
Shortly after, police were notified that a 39-year-old man had arrived at the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Investigators determined he had been at the scene during the shooting.
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Detectives learned that Ponce had been involved in a physical altercation with multiple individuals before one suspect opened fire.
Authorities later obtained a search warrant and arrested a 17-year-old male on suspicion of involvement in the shooting. Police believe the incident was gang-related.
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The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact detective Eric Wilson at (559) 685-2300 ext. 2157.
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