New details after officer-involved shooting in Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is providing new details after an officer-involved shooting in Palm Springs on Monday.

On October 27, 2025, at 11:36 a.m., an agent with the California State Parole Office conducted a compliance check of a parolee at a residence in the 2700 block of East Vista Chino, Palm Springs. During the compliance check, the parolee physically assaulted the agent, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.

The suspect was struck by gunfire. Officers from the Palm Springs Police Department responded and rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he is expected to recover from his injuries. The suspect's identity will not be released at this time.

The parole agent also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene. The name of the involved agent will also not be released. Due to the circumstances, the Riverside County Sheriff's Force Investigation Detail was requested to respond and assumed the investigation.

The department is asking witnesses to contact Riverside County Sheriff's Office Master Investigator R. Ramirez at (951) 955-2777 or District Attorney Investigator I. Ostarcevic at (951) 955-5400.

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