The Tulare County Sheriff's Office said 65-year-old Richard Crowder was shot at his home on Spruce and Alfred Street just after 1:30 am.
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Detectives say his dogs were also shot.
Crowder died at the scene, officials said. One of the dogs also died.
Now, detectives are searching for a motive for the shooting.
"We don't have a suspect at this point in time, but as I mentioned, we are asking the public that if they have any information to please contact our office," says Tulare County Sgt. Jessica Viera.