🌱 Police Investigating Fatal Shooting + Residents Fear Flooding

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your Friday edition of the Palm Springs Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers. High: 70 Low: 58.
• Saturday: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Palm Springs:

1. Nearby Desert Hot Springs police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday that left one male deceased at the scene. Police responded to a call around 2:50 p.m. in the 13-500 block of Verbena Drive near Ironwood Drive. A white sedan was found stopped on the side of the road with the unresponsive driver with gunshot wounds still inside the vehicle. No additional information has been released about the incident at the time but police ask anyone with any information to contact Det. Jason Kupka, Det. Celia Romero, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers. (Desert Sun)
2. Some Palm Springs residents are concerned about potential flooding due to the snow in the mountains melting too quickly. Residents remembered the Valentine's Day flood in 2019 that caused a lot of damage and even evacuations in areas of Palm Springs. Director of Public Works David McAbee is currently monitoring the situation and potential flooding; the hopes are the snow will gradually melt and not become an issue. However, worst-case scenario, the city is prepared and will do everything to ensure the residents are safe and aware of the situation. (News Channel 3)
3. Palm Springs police are searching for a woman who fired a gun while attempting to rob One Plant Dispensary on Wednesday morning. Police responded to the reports of shots fired in the dispensary around 9:30 a.m. when a woman in a mask fired shots at the feet of a security guard who wrestled the gun from the suspect before she fled the scene. The police department is now processing the gun and is describing the suspect as a five-foot-eight woman with red hair, a thin build, and aged mid-20s. Officials are asking the public to contact the Palm Springs Investigations Division or leave an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers with any further information. (News Channel 3)

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Today in and around Palm Springs:

• Sunset Sessions At The Gardens On El Paseo (3:30 PM)
• The Kat And Dave Show – McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert (8:00 PM)
• Feels So Close – Reforma Palm Springs (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The numbers are officially in for the first month of "Operation Relentless Sun!" The Palm Springs Police Department showed a graphic with metrics taken between Feb. 1 and Mar. 1, which included 68 arrests, 300 resource pamphlets provided, and 14 individuals reunited with friends or family members out of the area. (Palm Springs Police Department via Facebook)
• On Wednesday, the Palm Springs Fire Department announced that it's working hard to assist local mountain communities to recover from the February winter storm incident. Currently, three personnel have been assigned to assist with structural fires, first aid, rescues, and more. (Palm Springs Fire Department via Facebook)
• VillageFest takes place every Thursday night from 6-10 p.m. on Palm Canyon Drive. The street becomes a pedestrian street fair for locals and visitors alike to enjoy the entertainment! The next VillageFest event will be on Mar. 16. (Palm Springs Tourism via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.