ORANGE COVE - The victim of a recent homicide in Orange Cove has been identified. He is 23 year old Anthony Valdivia of Orange Cove. Just before 5:00 pm on Sunday, officers with the Orange Cove Police Department were handling a call for service near Anchor Ave. and G Street when they heard gunshots being fired.

The officers responded around the corner to Orange Cove Quick Stop, located on Park Blvd. between Anchor Ave. and 12th Street. There in the parking lot they found a man (Valdivia) suffering from a gunshot wound. An ambulance transported Valdivia to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno where he later passed away.

Witnesses told officers that multiple people in a dark colored passenger car were responsible for the shooting and they immediately fled the scene by driving east on Park Blvd.

Officers established a crime scene and requested homicide detectives from the Sheriff’s Office take over this investigation. FSO detectives and members of its Crime Scene Unit arrived to collect evidence and interview witnesses. A motive has not been determined and no arrests have been made. It is unknown if this is a gang-related shooting.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Mark Chapman at (559) 600-8209 or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 4987867. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. The Fresno County Sheriff - Coroner’s Office mobile app is now available to download for free through Google Play and the App Store. In the search, type “Fresno Sheriff.” The app allows users to perform a variety of functions, including submitting crime tips.