Man Shot on 10 Freeway in Cathedral City

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On Saturday, January 4, 2014, about 5:00 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff Department responded to Desert Regional Hospital in regards to a shooting victim.

The victim, an unidentified 24-year-old black male and resident of Palm Springs suffered a single gunshot.

Detective from the Palm Desert Station responded and assumed the investigation.

The  investigation revealed, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the victim was driving westbound on I10 near Date Palm Dr. when the suspect vehicle, described as a white 4-door sedan, drove next to him.

The suspect, a black male, got the attention of the victim and then shot several times.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Denise Porras of the Palm Desert Station at (760) 836-1600.