18-year-old man hospitalized after shooting in Indio
Jesus Reyes
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An 18-year-old man was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon in Indio, police confirmed.
Police said the shooting was reported at around 2:45 p.m. near the area of Avenue 44 and King Street
Police did not locate any suspects or victims at the scene, but did find shell casings.
A short time later, an 18-year-old man was dropped off at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital by a family member.
Police said the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries consistent with being shot and is currently receiving treatment from medical staff.
The circumstances surrounding how he got shot remain under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-STOP.
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