Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Palm Springs, ambulance crashes near scene
Jesus Reyes
UPDATE 9:50 p.m. – Palm Springs Police have opened Vista Chino Drive between Farrell Drive and Gene Autry Trail.
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Palm Springs Monday morning.
The shooting was reported just after 11:30 a.m. on E Vista Chino and N Farrell Drive.
PSPD Lt. Gustavo Araiza told News Channel 3 that they responded to a call for assistance from a parole agent in a physical altercation with an individual he was trying to detain. While officers were en route, the agent reported that a shooting had occurred.
Araiza confirmed that the suspect sustained a gunshot wound. No other injuries were reported in the incident.
The suspect was transported to a local hospital in an ambulance, accompanied by a firefighter and a police officer. En route, the ambulance was involved in a vehicle collision at East Vista Chino and Sunrise Way, resulting in minor to moderate injuries to its occupants.
Police have closed the road E Vista Chino is closed in both directions between Whitewater Club Drive and N Farrell Drive.
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.