A woman was shot in the leg early Saturday after someone in a dark-colored vehicle opened fire while she was driving near Orosi, authorities said. (Tulare County SO)
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A woman was wounded in a drive-by shooting early Saturday near Orosi after someone opened fire on her vehicle, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around 4:30 a.m. to the area of Road 118 and Avenue 416 following a report of a shooting victim.
The woman told deputies she had left a Jack in the Box in Dinuba and was driving west on Avenue 416 when someone in a dark-colored vehicle opened fire, striking her vehicle and hitting her in the leg.
Authorities said the woman attempted to drive to a hospital but suffered a flat tire and called 911.
Deputies arrived and provided medical aid before she was taken to Kaweah Delta for treatment.
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Detectives are investigating the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.
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