Victims Identified: Adrian Valdovinos, 25, Killed; Vincent Diaz, 33, Died by Suicide in Hanford

 A quiet early morning in Hanford turned tragic when a domestic dispute inside a home ended with two men dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Police say 25-year-old Adrian Valdovinos was fatally shot by his girlfriend’s ex-husband, 33-year-old Vincent Diaz, who then took his own life as officers arrived outside. The sudden violence on University Avenue has left a grieving family and a shocked Central Valley community searching for answers.

Hanford police were called just after 4 a.m. Sunday to a residence on University Avenue near West Grangeville Boulevard after a distressed 911 caller reported a loud disturbance between a man and a woman. Officers arriving at the scene could clearly hear an argument inside the home and immediately announced their presence. Moments later, police say, Diaz fatally shot himself inside before officers could safely intervene.

After quickly securing the woman and removing her from the residence to safety, officers searched the home and found Valdovinos dead from multiple gunshot wounds in a bedroom. The Hanford Police Department publicly identified both men Monday, confirming Valdovinos as the victim and Diaz as the suspected shooter. The Kings County Coroner’s Office is now assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Detectives believe Diaz, the woman’s ex-husband, forced his way into the home where his former spouse and her current boyfriend were staying overnight. According to investigators, Diaz confronted the couple inside and shot Valdovinos at close range before turning the weapon on himself as police approached the front door. Authorities have not yet released details about any prior history between the individuals involved.

Neighbors described being abruptly awakened by shouting followed by flashing sirens, with patrol cars and yellow crime scene tape filling the normally calm residential block near West Grangeville. The area, lined with single-family homes and close to schools, parks, and businesses, is not accustomed to violent incidents, making the early morning tragedy especially unsettling for longtime residents.

Police say the investigation remains active as detectives work to carefully reconstruct the timeline, review any available home surveillance video, and interview potential witnesses. They are also examining the firearm recovered at the scene and analyzing any text messages leading up to the confrontation. Officials have not indicated whether protective orders or previous domestic disturbance calls were involved.

Family and friends of Valdovinos have begun sharing heartfelt tributes online, remembering the 25-year-old as a kind young man with deep ties to Hanford and the surrounding community. Loved ones describe a devastating and senseless loss that has left them struggling to understand how a personal conflict escalated to fatal violence. Support for the surviving woman and both grieving families is being organized locally.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident, including neighbors who may have heard or seen anything suspicious around 4 a.m. Sunday on University Avenue, to contact the Hanford Police Department directly. As the investigation continues, officials emphasize resources for those experiencing relationship conflict, urging residents to seek help early through trusted family members, counselors, or local confidential support services.