One person shot in Coachella Monday morning

Update 7/14/25

The man injured in the shooting has died from his injuries, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office announced. He was identified as Gustavo Melendrez-Hernandez, 29, of Coachella.

Authorities said the suspect in this shooting, Cecilio Nando-Gonzalez, 28, of Coachella, will face murder charges.

Original Report 7/7/25

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - One person has been rushed to the hospital after being shot Monday morning in Coachella.

The shooting was reported at around 10:00 a.m. at a residence in the 84000 block of Avenue 51, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

Authorities said a caller told dispatch that a man had been shot during a dispute.

"When deputies arrived they rendered medical aid to the victim and had him transported to a local hospital in stable condition," RSO wrote in an email to News Channel 3.

A suspect was located in a separate structure on the property, where he was taken into custody, the agency confirmed.

The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.