Crime
Shooting Threat at Illing Middle School Raises Concerns
Parents and students at Illing Middle School were alarmed by a shooting threat that was reported at 8:35am.
Despite assurances of increased police presence in the email, many parents felt that the school’s response was inadequate.
One parent, who visited the school to check on their child, reported that the security personnel at the front entrance were unaware of the threat until 8:35 AM, when it was publicly announced via email.
Parents are expressing frustration and concern over the school district’s prioritization of attendance over student safety.
They are calling for more robust security measures and immediate action to address the threat.
Crime
Indio Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Outside Food 4 Less, Suspect in Custody
Indio, CA – A 26-year-old man, identified as Lorenzo Segoviano, was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio on Saturday evening, according to the Indio Police Department.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting around 5:40 p.m. at the shopping center.
Upon arrival, first responders located Segoviano suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation occurred inside the store between Segoviano and the suspect.
The situation escalated from a verbal dispute to a physical confrontation outside the store.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly produced a firearm, prompting Segoviano to attempt to flee.
As Segoviano was running away, the suspect fired multiple shots, striking him.
Segoviano collapsed shortly after and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing southeast from the location.
Indio police officers quickly responded and detained a 19-year-old male suspect within the shopping center vicinity.
He was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of murder.
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday and is currently held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on $1 million bail.
The investigation remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through local crime stoppers channels.