The City of Palm Springs releases official statement on alleged hate crime

On Sunday, November 1, the Palm Springs Police Department responded to a report of a felony injury incident believed to be a hate crime, as reported in the Police Department statement released earlier today. The two male victims sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital.

The Mayor and the entire City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Palm Springs, condemn such an outrageous act in our city. Mayor Steve Pougnet stated, “Palm Springs has become a model of diversity where this kind of discrimination will not be tolerated. We have worked very hard to make sure our residents and visitors feel safe as they work and play in our city. We will not rest until the perpetrators of this heinous crime are apprehended.”

We are fully committed to the safety of residents and visitors in the City of Palm Springs. The Police Department is aggressively pursuing all leads to apprehend the individuals responsible for this egregious act. Anyone with information related to this incident are asked to contact the Palm Springs Police Department.

Amy Blaisdell
Communications Director
City of Palm Springs