Investigation Continues Into Police Shooting At Palo Verde College In Blythe

BLYTHE, CA — Palo Verde College resumed normal operations Monday after an allegedly armed vandalism suspect was shot by Blythe police during a confrontation at the college's main campus in Blythe.

"Based on information currently available, the incident was not related to college activities or operations but occurred on college property as part of a broader series of events being investigated by local law enforcement," college officials said in a statement Friday.

Officers responded to a report of vandalism at a campus building shortly after 6:50 a.m. Friday at One College Drive, according to the Blythe Police Department.

Arriving officers made contact with "a subject armed with a firearm and an officer-involved shooting occurred," police said.

The suspect, whose name was not released, suffered unspecified injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital, where the individual remained in custody.

No other injuries were reported.

An investigation was being conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department in coordination with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.

School officials advised students, faculty and staff that counseling and support services are available at paloverde.edu/safety/.

Anyone with additional information regarding the shooting was asked to contact sheriff's Investigator Victor Magana at 951-955-2777.