Police serve five search warrants in North Palm Springs in connection with recent violence
Following recent crime in North Palm Springs, Palm Springs police served search warrants in five separate locations Thursday morning.
Police say they were investigating in areas with known rival gang activity.
One person, a man in his 20s, was arrested and several weapons were seized in Thursday’s search. Police also found gang paraphernalia and ammunition.
Multiple agencies were involved and about 100 officers were on scene, according to Palm Springs Police Ltn. William Hutchinson. Armored vehicles were also parked outside several homes.
"These vehicles and the officers that are here are specially trained to deal with these scenarios," he said.
He says the early morning search warrants were served in connection with the string of violence in North Palm Springs, including multiple shootings this week.
"Right now, all of those search warrants are absolutely in connection with looking for evidence and suspects involved in these crimes," he said.
Just last week, police also confirmed a double homicide in Desert Highland Gateway Estates.
The investigation revealed that the two men had been shot and killed, ages 17 and 25. Their names have not yet been released.
Police had received several 911 calls after neighbors heard gunshots near Palm Vista and Granada Ave.
Neighbors told News Channel 3 hearing gunshots in the area is common, many sharing their concerns about the increase in crime.
Police say within the last year alone -- this area has seen:
- 3 homicide investigations
- 9 attempted homicides
- 11 arrests
- 5 recovered firearms
- an additional 61 reports of shots fired
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage on this developing story.
