19-year-old man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Desert Hot Springs
Update 12/30/25
A 19-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested in connection with the shooting, police said. Jail records show he was arrested Tuesday morning in Lancaster. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
The man killed was identified as Francisco Lemus, 34, of Riverside County.
Original Report 12/29/25
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - A man was killed in a shooting Sunday night in Desert Hot Springs, police said.
The shooting was first reported at around 7:30 p.m. in the 66000 block of Avenida Cadena.
Police responded to reports of gunshots heard in the area. Officers arrived on scene and found a man who had been struck by gunfire while inside a vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation was ongoing.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Det. Celia Romero at 760- 329-6411, or report tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.
