Farmersville Police Department
News Release
Case #: 17-0715
Date / Time: June 30, 2017 / Approx. 03:45 A.M.
Crime: 245 PC Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Location: 100 Block of East Costner Street Farmersville, CA
Victim: 22-year-old Hispanic male
On June 30, 2017 at approximately 03:45 A.M. Officers of the Farmersville Police Department were dispatched to a report of a shooting that had just occurred in the 100 block of East Costner Street. Upon arrival officers found that there was a 22-year-old male that had suffered a number of gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid and called for emergency medical response. The victim was subsequently transported to Kaweah Delta Medical Center with serious injuries.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect pulled up to the residence where the victim had just arrived home and fired several shots at him while he was standing in the front yard of the residence. The suspect then fled the area north bound on Farmersville Blvd in a silver older model Mercedes 2 door. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male adult in his early 20’s with a medium complexion and short dark hair.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Detective Kristine Barklow of the Farmersville Police Department 559-747-0321.