Police are investigating a shooting in Cathedral City Sunday night that left a 22-year-old man dead.
Breaking: heavy police presence at Ramon+Landau in Cathedral City. Ramon closed. Working to confirm details. pic.twitter.com/x1zMmLSDW8
— Kia Farhang (@KiaFarhang) February 1, 2016
The man was found unconscious in the parking lot of Ramon Plaza by police who were nearby for an unrelated matter and heard gunshots, reports The Desert Sun.
Police broadened the blocked area and asked me to move back. PIO on scene but still no details from him. pic.twitter.com/HSon1lIa5g
— Kia Farhang (@KiaFarhang) February 1, 2016
The man’s vehicle had bullet holes and damage from a collision. Paramedics were called, but were unable to save the man and he was pronounced dead at the scene. KMIR reports that the victim was 22 year-old Robert Yerena.
Police believe an unknown suspect or suspects shot at the man’s car on Ramon Road near Landau Blvd, before it rolled into the parking lot, according to KESQ.
Authorities are investigating.
