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One man identified in Rancho Mirage medical office homicide

021420 David Duffner, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

This morning, we learned Dr. David Duffner is one of the people found dead at a medical office in Rancho Mirage.

"We mourn the tragic passing of Dr. David Duffner, a long-time leader and member of the Medical Staff at Desert Regional Medical Center. Dr. Duffner was a friend to many in the Coachella Valley and will be deeply missed by those of us who knew and worked with him over the years," according to Michele Finney, CEO of the Desert Care Network.

"On behalf of the Desert Care Network, we extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Duffner’s family and friends during this very difficult time," the statement said.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Central Homicide Unit responded, Friday morning to a medical office on the 71500 block of Highway 111 at 9:30 a.m. for a report of shots fired. Two men were found dead.

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