Deputy Involved Shooting (Update)
October 22, 2023 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Thursday, October 19, 2023, investigators identified the driver of the vehicle as Jose Eduardo RosalesPerez, a 34-year-old resident of Desert Hot Springs, a suspect in the deputy-involved shooting.
Due to RosalesPerez’ actions and involvement during the incident he was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on three counts of attempted murder of a peace officer.
The identity of the second suspect is not being released at this time. Both the deputy and second suspect remain hospitalized. This investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information is available.
Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Deirdre Vickers
File # O232910014
Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office