Contact: Kitty Alvarado
Public Information Officer
PSCityGovernmentMedia@palmspringsca.gov 
(760) 322-8351 

 “The Palm Springs Police Department is working in unified command for a vehicle explosion at 1199 N. Indian Canyon. The blast appears to be an intentional act of violence and the blast extends for blocks with several buildings damaged, some severely. Assistant Director Davis of the FBI is on scene working closely with PSPD. The agents and officers are on scene and will make a determination as to who takes the investigative lead. There has been one fatality, the person’s identity is not known. If residents find potential evidence, please leave it in place and call the non-emergency phone number. Agents or officers will collect the evidence. Our first priority is to make the scene safe for our community. Thanks for your patience. The incident appears to be isolated.”

PSPD Non Emergency Number: (760) 327-1441