Cathedral City Police Department releases officer video of officer-involved shooting last year

The Cathedral City Police Department released officer videos from the incident the in Shadow Crest neighborhood in Cathedral City in June of 2023.

Investigators say that the incident began when a homeowner called 9-1-1 to report that their home had been shot at.

Upon arrival, officers confirmed that a shooting did in fact occur at the home.

Officers then spotted the suspect's vehicle.

The video released today indicates that the suspect had pointed a firearm at the officer, initiating the officer-involved shooting.

The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Benjamin Cohen, a resident of Cathedral City. Cohen is facing a handful of charges for the incident, including attempted murder of a peace officer.

Cohen survived the shooting. He is due in court later this month.

Stay with News Channel 3 for the latest on this investigation.