CHP investigation shooting/altercation on Highway 65

The California Highway Patrol stated it was investigating a shooting following an altercation on Highway 65 north of Avenue 96 that happened on Saturday.

Shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday the CHP Fresno Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from someone reporting he had shot another person following an altercation. The individual reported he had been assaulted and his vehicle had been taken during the incident.

CHP Porterville Area officers responded to the scene and contacted the individual, who remained at the location. Officers detained the individual and secured a handgun that was in his possession.

During the preliminary investigation, officers determined all parties involved were known to one another. The individual who sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper chest was transported by someone else to Sierra View Medical Center. He was subsequently transferred to Kaweah Delta Health where he was reported to be in stable condition with a non-life-threatening injury.

The CHP Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation.

This incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact the CHP Porterville Area office at (559) 784-7444.

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