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Deputies search for suspect in Coachella after pursuit

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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - Riverside County Sheriff's deputies detained two suspects after a vehicle pursuit and search near Bagdouma Park in Coachella Monday afternoon.

The incident started just before 4 p.m. in the area of Cesar Chavez Street and Avenue 54.

Authorities said deputies saw a wanted subject in a vehicle. They attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver failed to yield, and a pursuit was initiated.

The pursuit ended when the vehicle came to a stop in the 51000 block of Duoma Street. One subject ran from the area, and one subject was detained at the scene. 

Deputies searched for the subject who fled. Several viewers called the newsroom to report a helicopter circling the area near Bagdouma Park.

The second suspect was located on Frederick Street and Avenue 52, authorities confirmed.

There was no information available on the suspects' identities or what the subject was originally wanted for.

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