Man identified after deadly overnight shooting in Desert Hot Springs

A homicide occurred in Desert Hot Springs Friday night around 9 p.m. in the area of Pierson Blvd. and Cactus Dr., DHS Police confirmed. The male victim has now been identified.

Police responded to the 66-100 block area of Pierson Blvd. from the report of a shooting. Officers responded to the area and found Christian Salas, 31, dead by 9:20 p.m.

Around midnight, roads in the area were shut down, and crime tape was up.

Desert Hot Springs Chief of Police Jim Henson classified the shooting as a homicide on Saturday morning. DHS Police stated that no further information is available at this time.

News Channel 3's crew also discovered a second crime scene, located at Palm Drive and Second Street, with crime tape surrounding the area. It is uncertain if this crime had any relation to the homicide. DHS Police has provided no comment.

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