Crime & Safety
Palm Springs Shooting: Husband Allegedly Fired Gun in Air
Stuart McRobert, 42, of Desert Hot Springs, has been charged with a felony for allegedly firing his gun while arguing with his wife.
PALM SPRINGS -- A 42-year-old Desert Hot Springs man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of firing a handgun during a domestic dispute in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs police officers went to the 3500 block of Paseo Barbara about 9:50 p.m. Monday on ``reports of shots fired in the area, and the sounds of a woman screaming,'' according to a PSPD.
Officers ``learned that a domestic argument occurred at the location and during the argument, the male half, identified as Stuart McRobert, retrieved a handgun and fired several shots into the air,'' according to police, who said no injuries were reported.
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About three hours later, McRobert was arrested on Palm Canyon Drive, and a handgun was found in his car, police said.
McRobert was booked at the Larry D. Smith Correctional facility in Banning on suspicion of felony discharge of a firearm in a negligent manner, with bail set at $10,000.
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He is expected in court Thursday morning.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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