Two suspects, Roman Garcia, 38, and Jose Ocampos, 26, were arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Visalia on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (GV Wire)
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Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend, the Visalia Police Department said Thursday.
The arrests follow a shooting early Sunday near the intersection of Court and Main streets, where officers found Adolfo Martinez, 54, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to Kaweah Health, where he later died.
Detectives took Roman Garcia, 38, into custody on Monday in Cutler with assistance from the Special Enforcement Unit.
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Garcia was arrested on charges of accessory after the fact, and a search warrant was executed at his residence on Eddy Road, police said.
Two days later, investigators arrested Jose Ocampos, 26, in Orange Cove on a homicide charge. Officers also searched his home on Park Boulevard.
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Both suspects were booked at the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility.
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The Visalia Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit continues to investigate and urges anyone with information to call (559) 734-8117 or leave an anonymous tip at 559-713-4738.
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