They found the victim just before 9:30 Sunday night on Pleasant near O Street, near Garden Elementary School.
He was in a car and suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was treated at the scene, but soon died from his injuries.
Police say he had been shot at another location, but a friend was trying to rush him to the hospital.
Detectives are now interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence to identify a suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call Tulare Police.