Suspect arrested in connection with September shooting death in Coachella
Cynthia White
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday an arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last month in Coachella.
Investigators say they identified the suspect as a 59-year-old Coachella man. He was located Wednesday and arrested near a home off Nile Lane and Genoa Street in Coachella.
Investigators add they are not looking for any other suspects in connection with the investigation.
The shooting was reported back on September 21st in the 85000 block of Calle Limon near Genoa Street. 51-year-old Enrique Arrieta of Coachella died at the scene.
Family members of the victim at the scene told News Channel 3 that the incident began as an altercation.
RSO officials say the investigation is ongoing.
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