4 Shot in Thermal After Leaving Party

THERMAL, Calif. -- Four people were wounded in a shooting in Thermal, authorities said.

The victims -- who had just left a party -- were in a vehicle stopped at Avenue 53 and Calhoun Street when a white vehicle with two occupants approached about 11:50 p.m. Saturday, sheriff's Sgt. Anthony Baur said. At least one of the two opened fire.

The sergeant said a man and teenage female were treated for minor injuries, a teenage female received moderate injuries and a male teen suffered serious injuries.

Another person in the vehicle with them was unhurt.

One suspect was described as wearing a dark hat, blue-checkered flannel shirt with white stripes and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about the attack was urged to call the Riverside County Sheriff's Indio Station at 760-863-8990.

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