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One person killed, two minors injured in overnight Coachella shooting

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)-- One person was killed in an overnight shooting in Coachella, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

According to RSO, the shooting happened around 3:45 on Saturday morning near a residence in the 49000 block of Corte Molino. Officials say they were originally called out for an assault with a deadly weapon. When deputies arrived, they found three adolescent males with likely gunshot wounds.

Deputies rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived, but one person died at the scene. The other two people were taken to the hospital in critical condition. No arrests have been made at this time, and according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office, the investigation is ongoing.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Central Homicide Unit Master Investigator Castaneda at (951) 955–2777 or Thermal Station Investigator Glasper at (760) 863–8990.

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