Banning man accused of firing gun while intoxicated in Palm Springs

A man was arrested today on suspicion of firing gunshots in Palm Springs while intoxicated.   

The man, a 24-year-old from Banning, was arrested Wednesday morning and booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center on suspicion of various weapons violations, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. He was being held on $10,000 bail.

Police said that, at about 1 a.m., officers responded to South Palm Canyon Drive and Baristo Road on a report of gunshots in the area.   

The caller told a dispatcher that the driver of a black Nissan Sentra appeared to have a firearm and was last seen near West Ramon Road, according to authorities.

The man was found lying on the ground next to the Nissan and appeared to be intoxicated, according to authorities. He was allegedly also in possession of a semi-automatic pistol with a high-capacity magazine, police said.   

No people, vehicles or structures were struck by gunfire, according to police.