Gunshot Victim Dies After Early Morning Incident in Indio, Suspect in Custody

The Indio Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after an individual died early Saturday morning after being shot at the 81600 block of Jennifer Court in Indio, according to police.

Indio officers responded to a call at 2:32 a.m. reporting gunshots in the area.

A second caller reported multiple people yelling in the area.

Officers arrived to find a victim with a gunshot wound in front of a residence. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead.

A suspect was arrested and booked on homicide charges at John J. Benoit Detention Center.

Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the altercation, other than it occurred at a party and escalated into gunfire.

The Riverside County Coroner's Office has identified the victim as Carlos Arriaga, 23, of Indio.

Police are still working to notify the victim's family, so their identity hasn't been released yet.

The investigation is ongoing. Officials urge anyone with information to contact the Indio Police Department at 760-391-4051 or Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates on this developing investigation.