Angel Luna, 18, of Desert Hot Springs, Dies After Tuesday Night Shooting in Coachella, California
Family and friends mourn Angel Luna, an 18-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident who died in Coachella on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded to a reported assault in the 84000 block of Calle Rojo at approximately 10 p.m.
Deputies found Luna with apparent gunshot wounds, and responders pronounced Luna dead at the scene.
The incident occurred near Peter Pendleton Elementary School, where officers gathered outside the campus, while a News Channel 3 crew at nearby City Hall reported hearing multiple shots.
Authorities identified Luna on November 11 and continued investigating; as of that date, they had announced no arrests or identified anyone involved.
Those who knew Luna remember a young person whose life ended far too soon and hold close the moments they shared.
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