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Visalia Police Investigate Shooting That Left 1 Hurt
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 2 months ago on
May 11, 2026

Visalia Police are investigating a Friday, May 8, 2026,night shooting in the 900 block of South Locust Street that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries. (Visalia PD)

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shooting in Visalia on Friday night left one person injured and prompted a temporary lockdown at a nearby Boys and Girls Club, police said.

Officers responded at about 7:11 p.m. to reports of shots fired in the 900 block of South Locust Street, according to the Visalia Police Department.

Police said officers found evidence of a shooting when they arrived. As a precaution, the nearby Boys and Girls Club was placed on lockdown.

Investigators later confirmed that one person had been shot and suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

No arrests were announced, and police said the investigation remains ongoing.

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