2 Killed In Banning Shooting, 'Dangerous' Suspect Sought: Police

BANNING, CA — Two people were killed and one person was hospitalized in a shooting near the Banning Stagecoach Plaza off Ramsey Street this week, police reported.

Banning Police Department investigators have identified Dorian Alexander Francisco, 22, as a suspect in this case. According to police, Francisco is 5 feet 9 inches, weighs 150 pounds, and is considered armed and dangerous, according to the Banning Police Department.

Shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to reports of shots fired at the 3300 block of West Ramsey Street at the shopping center, police said. There, they found three shooting victims, including a man who died shortly thereafter.

Two other gunshot victims were hospitalized, according to police. One of them, a woman whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Following the shooting, a stretch of Ramsey Street was closed while police investigated.

"This is an active investigation and the victim information is being withheld at this time, pending next of kin notification," Banning Police spokesperson Sol Ivett Avila said.

Police are seeking the suspect and any information related to the homicide investigation. Any information or inquiries should go to the Banning Police Department at 951-922-3170.