Two dead in Palm Springs motorcycle club shooting
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department was investigating an overnight shooting that left two people dead.
The department said, in a press release, it received several 911 calls about a fight and gunfire shortly after midnight Saturday morning. Five people were reportedly shot. According to the department, two adults were hospitalized but later pronounced dead. Three others were being treated for non-life threatening gunshot wounds.
News Channel 3 crews spotted several evidence markers on the ground in front of businesses at 19345 N Indian Canyon as law enforcement investigated the violence.
The Palm Springs Police Department's Crime Scene Unit and the Riverside County Sheriff Department's Forensics Services unit were both seen working the scene Saturday morning.
According to police, preliminary information indicates a motorcycle club was hosting a private event at an industrial complex in the area when a disagreement or altercation occurred during the gathering, and gunfire started. Detectives were working to determine the circumstances that led up to the deadly shooting and to identify those involved.
No arrests had been made as of Saturday, but officers said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Investigators were continuing to process the scene and interview witnesses. Anyone with information that may assist detectives was asked to contact Detective Gilberto Alcaraz at 760-323-8132 or Gilberto.Alcaraz@palmspringsca.gov, or provide anonymous information through Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP (7867).
Several businesses within the North Village Center were impacted because access into the center was restricted. Crime scene tape remained up and investigators were continuing to work the scene as of 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Investigators were anticipated to remain on scene for several more hours as they combed through both physical and digital evidence.
This is a developing story. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for the latest updates.
