Riverside County Deputy Shot in Thousand Palms; Suspect Captured

A deputy and a suspect were shot during an incident in Thousand Palms, California. Deputies were in the area to locate the suspect of a hit-and-run when they made contact with two individuals in a vehicle. The passenger fired at deputies, resulting in a deputy-involved shooting. The injured deputy is in stable condition after undergoing surgery, while the suspect is also in stable condition. The driver of the suspect vehicle was taken into custody, and the involved deputies will be placed on administrative leave. The investigation is ongoing.