Wanted

This is the composite sketch of the suspect, based on witness' accounts of the shooting that occurred at 11:30 PM on Monday, June 23. The Desert Hot Springs police press release:

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

DATE: 6-23-2008 DAY: MONDAY / TIME: 11:30 PM
INCIDENT: PC 187(a) / MURDER
LOCATION: 66000 BLOCK OF GRANADA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

On 06/23/08, at approximately 11:30 PM, Desert Hot Springs Police Department officers responded to the 66000 block of Granada Ave in regards to a "shots fired / subject down" call. On arrival, officers located a male subject, discovered to be the victim of the shooting. The victim had sustained gun shot wounds to the upper torso and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

The suspect in this incident is described as a male Hispanic subject, in his late teens or early twenties. Further described as being between 5'-7" and 5'-9" tall, thin build with a medium complexion. The suspect was wearing a dark colored beanie [knit cap] and dark baggie clothing. The suspect exited from the passenger side of a charcoal, metallic colored newer pick-up truck (No Further Description), approached the victim and fired multiple rounds at the victim, striking him about the upper torso. The suspect re-entered the pick-up, which was driven away, westbound on Granada Ave, towards West Drive.

The victim is identified as 26-year-old Ricardo Lora of Desert Hot Springs. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in this on-going investigation. Any leads would be appreciated and may be made anonymously through Valley Crime Stoppers [760-341-7867] or We-Tip.

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Any questions regarding this press release should be directed to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. Anyone with any information regarding this crime should also contact the Desert Hot Springs Police Department and ask to speak with Detective Weigle or Detective Sergeant Gil.

Dispatch Tel: (760) 329-2904