Arrest made after man threatens to shoot at ‘No Kings’ protest in Palm Springs – NBC Los Angeles
An Inland Empire man was arrested after he threatened to shoot at a “No Kings” protest in Palm Springs, police mentioned.
Edward Miranda, 28, of La Quinta, was arrested after the Palm Springs Police Division was made conscious of a web-based risk concentrating on the demonstration. Officers have been notified of the risk on Friday, a day earlier than the rally was scheduled.
The suspect was discovered at his residence and brought into custody with out incident. Palm Springs officers executed a search warrant at a house in Riverside County and one other residence in San Bernardino County, the place a gun belonging to Miranda was seized.
“We take all threats to public security severely and can vigorously pursue these intent on committing violence in our neighborhood,” mentioned Chief Andrew Mills. “Due to the vigilance of a neighborhood member who noticed one thing and mentioned one thing, together with the tireless efforts of our PSPD detectives and FBI companions, we have been capable of determine and apprehend the suspect, making certain the security of tonight’s occasion.”
No accidents have been reported in reference to the protest in Palm Springs.
The investigation is ongoing. Anybody with extra info on the case is requested to contact the Palm Springs Police Division at 760-327-1441. Nameless ideas will be made by contacting Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.
