Burglary Suspect Shot By Sheriff's Deputy In Palm Desert

PALM DESERT, CA — A burglary suspect was shot by a Riverside County sheriff's deputy Sunday inside a home in the Palm Desert area, authorities said.

Deputies were dispatched to the 49000 block of state Highway 74 at about 2:45 a.m. on a report of a burglary in progress, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The caller was hiding in a bedroom but could hear someone inside the residence.

Upon arrival, deputies entered the residence through an unlocked door and detained one subject, when a second subject appeared from a back room allegedly armed with a knife. Deputies gave commands to drop the knife, but the suspect refused, and a shooting occurred, according to the department.

"Deputies provided medical aid, and the suspect was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other detained subject was transported to the station, interviewed, and later released," sheriff's officials said.

No additional injuries were reported. The suspect's identity was not released.

The deputy involved in the shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave according to department policy.

Anyone with information about the incident was asked to contact Riverside County District Attorney Investigator J.R. Ferrer at 951-955-2700 or Riverside County Sheriff's Master Investigator Martin Alfaro at 760-393-3528.

— City News Service

CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the shooting occurred on state Route 74 near Lake Elsinore. According to the sheriff's department, the incident occurred on state Route 74 in Palm Desert.