Crime
Unconfirmed reports of shooting near Southern University Homecoming festival
Authorities are currently investigating the shooting incident and gathering further information.
Multiple reports have emerged of a shooting incident that occurred during the homecoming celebration at Southern University. Witnesses at the scene described hearing gunshots and seeing individuals fleeing the area.
One witness, located in the Swan parking lot, reported seeing a man being shot in the head, back, and other parts of his body.
The witness also described hearing sounds that resembled fireworks.
Several cars parked in front of the witness’s vehicle sustained bullet holes.
The chaotic scene prompted people to quickly leave the area, with cars turning and driving away to avoid danger.
Authorities are currently investigating the shooting incident and gathering further information.
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.