Wanted firearm-wielding Hemet carjacking suspect shot by Gang Task Force officials during apprehension

HEMET, Calif., — Authorities say a wanted Hemet felon and suspected carjacker who fled from Riverside County Gang Task Force members was apprehended after Task Force officials opened fire on the firearm-wielding man Wednesday afternoon, March 2. The felon, who was struck by the officers’ and deputies’ gunfire, was wanted on three felony warrants for carjacking, robbery, drugs, and weapons […]

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COACHELLA: Officials announce arrest of man who shot deputy “multiple times”

COACHELLA — A known gang member wanted in connection with last week’s shooting of a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop and foot pursuit in Coachella was apprehended in Mexico after an extensive manhunt, officials announced Thursday. See related story: UPDATED: COACHELLA: Search for suspect who shot deputy multiple times continues During a press conference held June 2 at the Riverside County […]

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