Man killed in shooting inside Applebee’s in Cathedral City, two men arrested
Two people are in custody following a deadly shooting inside the Applebee's in Cathedral City Sunday night.
The shooting was reported at around 11:30 p.m. at the Applebee's near Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road.
Police said the incident started as a fight involving numerous people inside the business. During the altercation, one person pulled out a firearm and shot the victim, identified as Ernesto Lazcano Arroyo, 31, of Cathedral City.
Officers arrived and found Arroyo inside the business. He was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
"The scene was secured, and CCPD Detectives assumed the investigation. Several interviews were
conducted, and the area was canvassed. Search warrants were authored, and Detectives worked several leads," CCPD wrote in a news release Monday.
Detectives worked with the Riverside County Gang Impact Team to conduct surveillance at a residence 69100 block of Dinah Shore Drive. A 33-year-old Cathedral City man was arrested and faces a murder charge. Jail records show he was booked into the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
In addition, a 30-year-old Cathedral City man was arrested for homicide. Jail records show he was booked into the Benoit Detention Center in Indio Monday just before 10:30 p.m.
Neither suspect has been officially charged by the Riverside County District Attorney's office. There was no word on when they would be officially arraigned.
Cathedral City Police Department Detectives say they are actively working leads in this case. Police are asking for assistance from the community – if you have information related to this incident or believe you may have information, contact Cathedral City Police at (760) 770-0300 / Investigations Commander Rick Sanchez at 760-202-2488.
You can also submit a tip on the Cathedral City Police Department website at: cathedralcitypolice.com.
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