Video shows moment suspect open fire on Riverside County deputies in Coachella Valley

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Bodycam video shows suspect open fire on deputies in Coachella Valley
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department released bodycam video that shows the frightening moment a man opened fire on deputies in the Coachella Valley.

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KABC) -- The Riverside County Sheriff's Department released bodycam video that shows the frightening moment a man opened fire on deputies in the Coachella Valley.

The shooting happened during a traffic stop near Ramon and Robert roads in the Thousand Palms area on Oct. 18.

Investigators say deputies were detaining the driver during a hit-and-run investigation when the passenger in the car opened fire.

A Riverside County sheriff's deputy was shot in Thousand Palms and rushed to the hospital Wednesday night.

A deputy was hurt and is still recovering.

The driver and passenger, meanwhile, are both facing charges for attempted murder on a peace officer.