Negligent Discharge of a Firearm 

July 2, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on June 30, 2024, at 3:55 p.m., deputies responded to the 50000 block of Camino Coras in Coachella regarding reports of gunfire in the area. Deputies located the residence where the suspected shooting occurred. A search warrant was authored and served with the assistance of the Coachella Community Action Team and Riverside County Sheriff’s K-9 Team. Among the items located at the residence were four handguns, one rifle, and ammunition. In addition, evidence of multiple firearms being discharged negligently was located in the backyard of the residence.

38-year-old Frank Molina of Mecca and 46-year-old Bernardo Moreno of Coachella were arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm and child endangerment.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Preciado at Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-863-8990

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Steve Davis

File # Y241820035

Source & photos: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office