An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting occurred in Rancho Mirage on Tuesday night.
Update: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says that responded to a call of a man seen waving a knife and “exhibiting bizarre behavior,” according to the Desert Sun.
Police ordered the man put the knife down. When he did not, they tried disabling the man with a stun gun – which police say did not work on him. The man, still holding the knife, then moved towards deputies – at which point at least one officer opened fire on the man.
The man, whose name hasn’t been released, was taken to the hospital where he died.
Original Post: Details so far are scarce, but the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department tweeted that the shooting happened about 7:30 pm near Bob Hope Drive and Ramon Road – which is around the area of Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage.
They are asking the public to stay clear of the area during the investigation.
#RanchoMirage Deputy Involved Shooting (DIS) occd 7/9/19, about 7:30pm, in the area of Bob Hope Dr and Ramon Rd. Stay out of the area for the investigation. No further information is available at this time. We will provide updates here as soon as we get information. pic.twitter.com/ChsroiEvX5
— Riverside County Sheriff's Dept (@RSO) July 10, 2019
Update 8:02 pm: KESQ is live streaming from near the scene:
Update 8:04 pm: According to KESQ’s John White, at least one person was wounded:
Deputy involved shooting on Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage just outside the Agua Caliente Casino. Happened about 7:30 tonight. At least one person wounded. Sheriff's department asking everyone to avoid area during the investigation. Bob Hope Drive closed. pic.twitter.com/7a6oMZ6vuQ
— John White KESQ (@JohnWhiteKESQ) July 10, 2019
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
