2 Killed, 3 Wounded In Motorcycle Club Mass Shooting In Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Two people were killed and three were injured when gunfire erupted during an event at a motorcycle club in Palm Springs, police said.

The shooting was reported Saturday around 12:30 a.m. in the 19400 block of N. Indian Canyon Drive. Police arrived and found two adults suffering from gunshot wounds. The two victims were transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead, according to Palm Springs Police Department.

Police said three additional people were shot and transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooting began after an altercation occurred at the private event hosted by a motorcycle club. After the shooting, several people left the scene on motorcycles.

"The investigation remains active, and whether this incident is gang related is one of the factors detectives are evaluating," said Capt. Gustavo Araiza of the Palm Springs Police Department.

The deceased victims have not been identified yet.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to contact Detective Gilberto Alcaraz at 760-323-8132, or provide anonymous information by calling Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.