One man dead following assault with a deadly weapon in Thousand Palms
The Riverside County Sheriff is investigating an assault with a deadly weapon that resulted in a homicide late Friday night. Deputies responded to Las Flores Way, near El Centro Way, just before midnight on May 28 in Thousand Palms.
When deputies arrived they found a man, identified as Nathan Wells, 30, suffering from "traumatic injuries," according to the sheriff's department. Wells was taken to a hospital where he died.
Investigators were on scene working through the night. No word yet on the kind of weapon used.
Information on what led up to the shooting was not immediately available.
It was unclear as of Saturday evening whether any suspects had been arrested. We have reached out to the sheriff's department for more information. Stay with News Channel 3 as we continue to learn more about this assault with a deadly weapon investigation in Thousand Palms.
