Police are investigating a deadly shooting in La Quinta

At 2:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 79000 block of Paseo Del Rey, La Quinta, for reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers searched the area to locate any victims, suspects or evidence of a shooting.

While searching the area, officers were notified of an individual who was transported to a local hospital with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The person was later declared deceased.

The Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit responded and took over the investigation. This investigation is ongoing and no further details are available.

If you have any information about this incident, please call Valley Crime Stoppers at 760 341-STOP.