A man recently found deceased has been identified as 37 year old Daniel Leon of Caruthers.
At 7:00 am on Thursday, October 23rd, dispatchers received a call from the area of Oak and Tahoe Avenues in Caruthers. A citizen reported finding an injured man on the ground.
Deputies and EMS personnel arrived to provide medical aid. Daniel Leon ultimately died at the scene. The nature of his injuries is not being disclosed. Detectives are investigating this death as suspicious.
Anyone with further information on this case is asked to contact Detective Oscar Iniguez at (559) 600-8201 or Detective Jose Diaz at (559) 600-8204. You may also contact Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #25-11012.
