Police Seek Help Tracking Down Suspects In Coachella Shooting
Coachella Police officers need the public’s help in tracking down a man and woman they believe may be behind a robbery that ended with a woman shot in the face.
The incident happened on Thursday, Jan. 11 along the 49000 block of Harrison St. in Coachella.
A woma was sitting in a parking lot, when she was approached by a man and a woman, who demanded money and other items from her, police said.
The victim complied with the demands, and the male suspect shot her in the face with a hand gun., and ran away.
The victim is expected to survive.
* Suspect #1 was described as a Hispanic male adult in his early 20?s, about 5?04? with a medium build, with black hair, wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants.
* Suspect #2 was described as a Hispanic female adult, about 18 years old, 5? to 5?3? with a medium build with dark-colored shoulder-length hair wearing a black sweater.
Investigators interviewed several people and followed up investigative leads throughout the late night and early morning hours but the suspects were not located and the investigation is ongoing.
The Coachella Police is asking for the public?s help in locating the suspects in this armed robbery and attempted murder. If anyone has information regarding this case, you can contact dispatch at (760) 836-3215, or you can contact investigators at (760) 863-8990.
Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-STOP, or by sending us email at IndioStation@riversidesheriff.org and refer to case Y 11 0027 0058.
