Gang-Related Shooting at Party in Yettem, California, Leaves One Injured; Three Suspects Arrested
In the late hours of October 4, 2024, Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a large party in Yettem, California. The incident unfolded around midnight at a residence on Road 144, where deputies arrived to chaotic scenes with ongoing gunshots and panic among attendees.
Upon securing the scene, deputies located one individual suffering from gunshot wounds, which were determined to be non-life-threatening. He was promptly transported to a hospital for treatment. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, who is not affiliated with any gangs, was shot after confronting three individuals, identified as gang members, who had brought firearms to the gathering.
The suspects, identified as Daniel Tanguma, 18, Jacob Salinas, 20, both from Porterville, and Mathew Mejia, 18, from Visalia, were detained at the scene. Further investigation linked them directly to the shooting, and they were subsequently arrested and charged with attempted murder and various firearms offenses.
These three suspects are now held at the Adult Pre-Trial Facility, and the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has taken over the ongoing investigation. Community members with additional information are urged to contact the sheriff’s office or utilize the anonymous tip line provided.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gang activity and the prevalence of firearms at public gatherings, prompting calls for heightened security and community vigilance in the region.
