Two suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting of two people in downtown Palm Springs.
19-year-old Sandra V. Herrera, of Desert Hot Springs, and a 17-year-old male were taken into custody, reports the Desert Sun. Herrera was identified by police as the alleged shooter. There was no comment as to the role of the juvenile. Both suspects had possible gang connections.
Shooting Update: Sandra Vanessa Herrera of Desert Hot Springs and a 17 year old male arrested for attempted murder. https://t.co/3kMCBI8uVp pic.twitter.com/yiMRE1FBtq
— Palm Springs PD (@PalmSpringsPD) March 11, 2017
Herrera is charged with attempted murder and possession of an unregistered firearm, according to a news release from the Palm Springs Police Department. The 17-year-old is charged with attempted murder.
The two victims men were shot about 9:45 pm in a parking lot near Bit of Country and Wang’s in the Desert on Indian Canyon Drive, according to KESQ.
#Breaking: Police confirm two men were shot in #PalmSprings. No details on their condition or on a suspect yet. pic.twitter.com/ZMaqiJDBHs
— Joe Galli (@JoeGalliNews) March 10, 2017
One of the victims was rushed to the hospital. The other was tended to by paramedics at the scene.
The downtown area hosted VillageFest Thursday, as it does every week.
PSPD is investigating a #shooting that occurred in the 300 block of S Indian Canyon Drive last night. https://t.co/KnVOGfOToA pic.twitter.com/4I9Oa3Itvv
— Palm Springs PD (@PalmSpringsPD) March 10, 2017
