2 people found dead outside of Mendota home, police say

MENDOTA, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Sheriff's Office has taken over a double homicide investigation in Mendota.

Officers responded to shots fired around 3:30 Sunday morning near South Kate and Sixth Street.

Two men were shot and both died at the scene.

Police say the victims knew each other and it's unknown what led to the shooting.