Authorities investigate possible homicide after body found near Highway 99
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found Thursday evening in Earlimart, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies responded to a call about 7:30 p.m. Thursday to the area of Avenue 56 and Highway 99 in Earlimart, where deputies found the man deceased. His cause of death has not yet been determined; however, homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.
The age, race, identity or residence of the man have not been released as of Friday.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-7218.
This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM with the headline "Authorities investigate possible homicide after body found near Highway 99."
María G. Ortiz-Briones
The Fresno Bee