Child Shot in Tulare Home

Police investigating shooting incident that sent child to hospital

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A child was shot inside a home in Tulare, California on Friday evening. Police received calls about gunshots in a neighborhood along South U Street around 6:45 pm. When they arrived, they found the child with a gunshot wound, who was then transported by family to a local hospital before being moved to Valley Children's Hospital in Fresno. Details on the suspect and the child's condition have not been released, but police say more information will be provided as it becomes available.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving children is an ongoing tragedy that impacts communities across the country. This incident raises concerns about public safety and the need for further investigation to determine the circumstances and any potential threats to the local area.

The details

According to police, calls reporting gunshots in a Tulare neighborhood along South U Street started coming in around 6:45 pm on Friday evening. When officers arrived, they found a child who had suffered a gunshot wound. The child was initially taken by family to Adventist Health in Tulare before being transferred to Valley Children's Hospital in Fresno. Authorities have not released any details about a suspect or the condition of the child.

  • Police received calls about the shooting incident around 6:45 pm on Friday, February 28, 2026.
  • The child was transported first to a local hospital in Tulare before being moved to Valley Children's Hospital in Fresno.

The players

Tulare Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police say they will provide updates on the child's condition and the investigation as more information becomes available.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence impacting children and families in communities across the country. It highlights the need for continued efforts to improve public safety and address the root causes of such violence.