A man found dead in Caruthers has been identified as 37-year-old Daniel Leon, according to authorities. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 23, when dispatchers received a call at 7:00 am reporting an injured man lying on the ground near Oak and Tahoe Avenues in Caruthers.
Emergency medical services and deputies responded to the scene and provided aid, but Leon was pronounced dead at the location. Officials have not released details about the nature of his injuries. Detectives are treating the case as a suspicious death and are continuing their investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Oscar Iniguez at (559) 600-8201 or Detective Jose Diaz at (559) 600-8204. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Those providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. The case reference number is #25-11012.
