(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two teens for the murder of another teenager Friday night in Earlimart.
Deputies say 16-year old Ignacio Lemus was found shot to death around 10:30 pm Friday near Howard and Washington. Then, Saturday morning around 9 a.m., Deputies arrested 18-year-old Jesus Fernandez of Earlimart and 19-year-old Vanessa Macias of Alpaugh during a traffic stop.
Investigators say information found at the scene tie the two to the teen’s fatal shooting. They have both been booked on murder charges.
But, the motive for the shooting is still under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.
