One person killed after altercation in Desert Hot Springs, juvenile suspect arrested

Update 7/22/24

Police confirmed that a juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with the incident.

The altercation was revealed to have been a stabbing that left two people injured. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. There was no update on the second person, who was hospitalized on Friday.

Original Report 7/19/24

At 9:28 P.M., officers from the Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to reports of an assault in the area of Luis Dr. and Two Bunch Palms, across from Desert Springs Middle School in Desert Hot Springs.

Upon arrival, deputies determined that an altercation had taken place and located an individual who was bleeding.

According to Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Jim Henson, this incident is a separate incident from Wednesday's shooting, but took place in the same location.

One woman died at the scene of the incident.

Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies are assisting Desert Hot Springs Police with the case by directing traffic and blocking off roads.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on the case.