Teens Charged with Earlimart Murder

District Attorney Tim Ward has announced criminal charges against Vanessa Macias, age 19, and Jesus Fernandez, age 18, in the shooting death of a 16-year-old male on October 18, 2019, in Earlimart.

Both Macias and Fernandez are charged with one count of murder. Fernandez is additionally charged with one count of assault with a firearm. The counts are enhanced with special allegations for Fernandez.

They are scheduled to be arraigned at the county pre-trial facility this afternoon. If convicted, they each face life in prison.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Chief Deputy District Attorney Dan Underwood (559) 636-5494