Deputy shot in Riverside County; Suspect in custody

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A deputy was rushed to the hospital after being shot in Riverside County.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, the deputy was shot in Thousand Palms on Wednesday.

Officials did not specify the severity of the deputy's injuries, but RSO said they are undergoing surgery. A suspect has since been arrested after the shooting.

On Saturday, officials identified that suspect as Jose Eduardo RosalesPerez, a 34-year-old resident of Desert Hot Springs. He was booked on three counts of attempted murder of a peace officer.

Jose Eduardo RosalesPerez, a suspect in the shooting of a Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy. 

Authorities said they're still searching for a second suspect.

The intersection of Ramon Road and Robert Road was shut down while the shooting was investigated.