On May 10, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., 23-year-old Andrew Gonzalez was fatally shot at the TripCo Gas Station located at Spruce Avenue and Avenue 232 in Lindsay, California. Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting and found Gonzalez suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite receiving medical aid, he was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Through their investigation, homicide detectives identified 23-year-old David Vielma as the primary suspect in the shooting. With assistance from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office Air Support, Vielma was located and apprehended near Poplar around 10:30 p.m. on the same day. He was subsequently booked into the South County Detention Facility on suspicion of homicide and weapon law violations.
Additionally, 21-year-old Jasmin Valencia was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to murder. She was booked into the Bob Wiley Detention Facility. Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office has requested that anyone with relevant details contact them at 559-733-6218.
Andrew Gonzalez's death has prompted an outpouring of grief from family and friends, who remember him as a vibrant young man whose life was tragically cut short. Vigils and memorials have been held in his honor, reflecting the deep impact of his loss on the local community.
