3 suspects arrested in Tulare shooting that killed teenage boy

TULARE, Calif. (KFSN) -- Authorities in Tulare have arrested three suspects in connection with a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead.

Tulare police were called to the area of Oakland Avenue and H Street shortly before 10 p.m. Friday where they found the teenager with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.

Initially, two suspects were arrested. They were identified as 18-year-old Jesus Navarro and a 17-year-old boy. Police later made a third arrest. That suspect was identified as a 17-year-old boy as well.

The deadly shooting remains under investigation, but authorities say it appears to be gang motivated.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Tulare Police Department at (559) 685-2300.