Suspect Arrested in Palm Springs Attempted Murder Investigation
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PALM SPRINGS, CA
“On October 26, 2024, at approximately 1:44 a.m., officers from the Palm Springs Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of North Palm Canyon Drive. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals involved in the incident. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The initial investigation determined that an altercation had occurred between the victims and others in the area. During the confrontation, an individual fired multiple rounds toward the victims before fleeing eastbound through a nearby alley. Despite a thorough search and witness interviews conducted by officers at the time, no additional information was immediately available.
Subsequent investigative efforts led to the identification of the suspect. Detectives secured an arrest warrant for 23-year-old Pedro Morales of Indio. On December 4, 2024, Desert Regional SWAT—which includes personnel from Palm Springs PD, Indio PD, and Cathedral City PD—executed a warrant at a residence in the 48000 block of Calle Del Sol in Indio. Morales was taken into custody without incident.
Morales was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of attempted murder. He is being held on $1 million bail as the investigation continues.”
Originally Published by Palm Springs PD
