23-year-old accused of shooting man in Dinuba, deputies say

DINUBA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A antheral who is being accused of shooting a antheral successful Dinuba Friday was arrested, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies accidental they responded to the Country Market connected Road 80 adjacent Dinuba for a shooting unfortunate connected June 13, astir 5:30 p.m.

Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect, identified arsenic 23-year-old Gilberto Lopez Mendez, pistol-whipped and past changeable the unfortunate successful the near leg.

The unfortunate was taken to a section infirmary with non-life-threatening injuries.

Mendez was aboriginal recovered and taken into custody.

Officials accidental the gun, which was converted to beryllium a afloat automatic and ample capableness magazine, was besides found. 

Anyone with accusation is encouraged to interaction Sergeant J. Rose oregon Detective Corey Sailer with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office astatine 559-733-6218. Or tin stay anonymous by calling oregon texting 559-725-4194.