1 dead, 4 others shot after fight between 'large group of females' breaks out in Hemet
HEMET, Calif. - A woman is dead after gunshots rang out during a fight involving a group of women that ended with five people being shot in Hemet Tuesday night.
The Hemet Police Department responded to a call of a "fight between a large group of females" in the 1200 block of Valencia Avenue a little before 6 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found several people, both male and female, with gunshot wounds.
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In total, five people were shot in the incident, according to police. Two of the gunshot victims transported themselves to the hospital.
A 27-year-old woman who was shot in the head was transported by helicopter to Riverside County Medical System’s trauma center where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released.
The other four gunshot victims, who are all adults, are all expected to survive. Their names and current medical conditions are not being released as detectives continue their investigation.
As of Wednesday afternoon, no arrests have been made, according to police.
Officials did not say what prompted the fight to break out in the first place.
While an exact motive is not yet known, police said there is no evidence as of yet that the shootings are gang-related.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the initial fight and/or the resulting shootings to contact them. Tipsters may remain anonymous. If you have information about this case, you can reach Investigations Sergeant Gabe Gomez by phone at 951-765-2396.
FOX 11's Mary Stringini contributed to this report.