Stabbing Incident Leads to Attempted Murder Arrest In Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at approximately 5:41 AM, Palm Springs Police officers responded to a call from a male in the 400 block of E Arenas Road, who requested help but was unable to provide specific details.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers heard a male voice inside the residence in apparent distress. After making entry, officers discovered a man suffering from significant injuries consistent with an assault. The victim informed officers that he had been stabbed, though he did not identify the assailant. He was transported to a local hospital, where he is currently listed in serious but stable condition.

Later, at approximately 9:13 AM, Palm Springs Police Dispatch received a call from a male at the 100 block of N. Sunrise Way, claiming to have been assaulted the previous night. Officers responded and identified the caller as Richard Joseph Gonzales, 34, a resident of Cathedral City. Through further investigation, officers determined that Gonzales was the suspect in the earlier stabbing incident.

Gonzales was arrested for attempted murder and is being booked at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio.

Richard Joseph Gonzales, 34,