Death by Cop  2026

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Calixto Felix Mendoza

Age : 49

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/24/2026

Location : Porterville roadway

City : Porterville

County : Tulare

State : California

Agency : Tulare County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Unhoused person killed by police under unknown circumstances

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/24/2026, a Tulare County deputy encountered Calixto Felix Mendoza in Porterville. The sheriff’s office said the deputy attempted to contact Mendoza, who was described as unhoused. According to the sheriff, Mendoza had an unspecified weapon during the encounter. The deputy fired his weapon, killing Mendoza. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mendoza’s identity and said the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc30.com/tulare-county-sheriff-says-deputy-shot-killed-unhoused-suspect-in-self-defense/