Man shot dead in Coarsegold, shooter calls 911 and says he acted in self-defense

Monday, October 4, 2021
COARSEGOLD, Calif. (KFSN) -- Madera County deputies are investigating after a man was found shot dead in Coarsegold on Monday morning.

According to the sheriff's office, the incident happened at a home near the intersection of Douglas Road and Douglas Trail.
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Just after 10 am, a man called 911, saying he had shot another man in self-defense.

When deputies arrived, they found the man had died.
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The shooter remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.

The sheriff's office says it will release further details as the investigation progresses.
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