Samuel Reyes was 18 when he was fatally shot on May 14, 2016, in the 66-300 block of 6th Street in Desert Hot Springs, California. He was one of three people shot that night and was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department handled the investigation.

No suspects were identified immediately after the shooting and there were no significant updates on arrests or leads in the immediate aftermath. The case occurred amid a series of violent incidents in the Coachella Valley at the time, adding to community concern and ongoing appeals for information.

If anyone saw activity on 6th Street that night or has information about this shooting, please contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.