Man and teen arrested for deadly shooting in Cutler, deputies say

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Man and teen arrested for deadly shooting in Cutler, deputies say
Two suspects have been arrested for a shooting that left a man dead in Tulare County over the weekend.

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Two suspects have been arrested for a shooting that left a man dead in Tulare County over the weekend.

The shooting happened just before 5:30 pm Sunday at Ledbetter Park near Avenue 408 and Road 128 in Cutler.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office says Christopher Perez was with a 14-year-old boy at the park when he was shot and killed.

On Wednesday, officials announced that 19-year-old Christopher Talingo and a 15-year-old boy have been identified as suspects in the shooting.

Investigators say they arrested the 15-year-old after a short chase at his home.

Talingo and the teen have both been booked into the Tulare County jail for homicide, attempted homicide, and conspiracy.

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