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Issuing Employee: Sergeant Albert Ruiz – 760-770-0300 – aruiz@cathedralcity.gov
Type of Case: Assault with Deadly Weapon Investigation / #2108-5535
Date/Time of Initial Crime: August 24, 2021 / 1834 hrs.
Location of Occurrence: Dinah Shore / Eagle Canyon, Cathedral City, CA
Summary:
On August 24, 2021, at approx. 1834 hours, Cathedral City Police Department (CCPD) officers were dispatched to the area of Date Palm and Dinah Shore regarding a victim that was assaulted with a firearm.
Officers located the suspect vehicle and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The suspect vehicle came to a stop on Canyon Vista s/of Ramon Road and three juveniles ran from the vehicle. The driver was immediately detained and a short time later a second suspect was located. A perimeter was established and after a lengthy search the third suspect was not located.
The suspect driver is a 17 YO male juvenile, resident of Cathedral City, was arrested for felony evading, conspiracy, assault with a deadly weapon and booked into Riverside County Juvenile Hall in Indio.
The second suspect is a 17 YO male juvenile, resident of Cathedral City, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy, robbery and booked into Riverside County Juvenile Hall in Indio.
The victim suffered a laceration to the head from being pistol-whipped. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Cathedral City Police Department is still seeking further assistance from the community – if you have information related to this incident or believe you may have information, please contact the Cathedral City Police Detectives at 760-770-0300 / Detective Sergeant Larry Sanfillippo at 760-770-0306, via the Cathedral City Police Department website at: cathedralcitypolice.com or email tips@cathedralcity.gov.
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