Tulare police arrested two 17-year-old suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Solomon Ponce on Feb. 7, 2025, believed to be gang-related. (Tulare PD)
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A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man in Tulare, the Tulare Police Department said in a statement.
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Solomon Ponce, of Tulare, was shot on the night of Feb. 7 near San Joaquin Avenue and N. California following a fight, authorities said.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire at 10:51 p.m. and found Ponce suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.
A 39-year-old man, who was also at the scene, later arrived at a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, police said.
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Investigators determined the shooting was gang-related and arrested a 17-year-old male suspect after serving a search warrant.
On Friday, police arrested a second 17-year-old suspect during a traffic stop after SWAT officers served a high-risk search warrant at a residence on A Street.
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The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact detective Eric Wilson at (559) 685-2300 ext. 2157.
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