A 22-year-old individual suspected in a late-night shooting that resulted in injuries for two people in Palm Springs has been formally charged with attempted murder. Joel Ramirez Benitez, who resides in Palm Springs, also faces a felony count of assault with a gun, according to court records. Additionally, he has been accused of causing great bodily injury, which could lead to a more severe sentence.
Mr. Benitez is scheduled to appear for arraignment this afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.
The Palm Springs Police Department received a call at 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, reporting a shooting in the 2600 block of East Tahquitz Canyon Way. Two individuals were shot and sustained gunshot wounds, thankfully not life-threatening.
At this time, no additional information is available. The police are actively investigating the motive behind the shooting.
Authorities apprehended Benitez on Wednesday morning near North Indian Canyon Drive, as confirmed by inmate records. He has been subsequently incarcerated at the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio, with bail set at $1 million.
If you possess any useful information about this incident, please contact the investigations division of the Palm Springs Police Department at 760-323-8021. Alternatively, you can provide anonymous tips by calling Crime Stoppers at 760-347-7867.
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