May 21, 2026 13:25

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Man Fatally Shot by Tulare Deputies After Phone Mistaken for Gun

Tulare, Matheny, crime, police, shooting

A man was shot and killed by Tulare County sheriff's deputies during a welfare check after they mistook his cell phone for a gun. - The incident occurred on May 21, 2026, in the 400 block of Matheny Road in Tulare.

- Deputies were responding to reports of a possible fight and a welfare check. - The man ran out the back door pointing a black cell phone, leading deputies to believe he was armed.

- The man died at the scene; his identity has not been released. The investigation is ongoing with assistance from the Tulare Police Department and California DOJ.

This story was originally reported by visaliatimesdelta. Read the original article here.

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