Orosi man wanted in connection with man's death

OROSI — The search is on for Amner Lopez Manzanarez, a.k.a “Piolin,” who law enforcement official say allegedly stabbed a man to death.

Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies responded at about 12:01 a.m. Sunday to the 45000 block of Road 124 in Cutler to investigate a call of a man down, and discovered a deceased victim.

During the investigation, detectives learned that Manzanarez, 25, is allegedly responsible for the death of the victim, whose identity was not disclosed.

The suspect’s known address is in the community of Orosi. Authorities reportedly believe Manzanarez is intentionally avoiding contact with law enforcement, and should be considered armed and dangerous, the Sheriff’s Department reports.

He is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 130, has black hair and brown eyes.

The public is asked to use caution if he is seen, and immediately call Sgt. Jody Cox or Detective Frank Zaragoza, 1-800-808-0488 or 972-3382.

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