Pedestrian shot in Desert Hot Springs

By: Scott Davidson

A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in Desert Hot Springs on Saturday afternoon.

A car pulled up next to a man walking on Ocotillo Road, after a brief conversation, a man in the car shot the pedestrian in the chest, reports KESQ.

The vehicle fled and the pedestrian walked to a nearby fast food restaurant to get help and was later taken to the hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

Police are investigating and, according to the TV station, have yet to locate any evidence of a shooting in the area.