One Suspect Arrested, Another Sought in Ivanhoe Shooting Investigation
IVANHOE, CA — On July 7, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Tulare County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 33000 block of Road 159 in Ivanhoe. Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where medical personnel determined his injuries were not life-threatening.
Following an initial investigation, detectives identified two suspects: 32-year-old Rigoberto Lopez and 47-year-old Sotero Flores, both residents of Ivanhoe. On July 9, detectives located and arrested Flores in Ivanhoe. He was booked on a charge of attempted murder.
Rigoberto Lopez remains at large. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating him. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218 or email tips anonymously to [tcso@tipnow.com](mailto:tcso@tipnow.com).
