Nelso Martinez, a 25-year-old landscaper from Porterville, California, was killed by a gunshot on August 8, 2014. Deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a gunshot wound in the 1700 block of E. Springville Avenue at about 11:13 AM. Investigators believe six to eight shots were fired, though only one struck Martinez; he died at the scene despite first responders’ efforts.

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department has kept the investigation open and encouraged the public to provide information, including anonymous tips. No arrests have been announced, no suspects publicly identified, and the motive remains unclear. Family and friends remember Martinez as a hardworking landscaper; his death left the community in shock.

If anyone has information about what happened on E. Springville Avenue that morning, please contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department.