in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” width=”100%” height=”100%”] On Wednesday, at 2:14 a.m. deputies responded to a call of a shooting at the Elk Trail location. The caller said the suspect, later identified as Roger Tindell, left the residence in a silver BMW, with a female and was believed to be armed. […]

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On Wednesday, at 2:14 a.m. deputies responded to a call of a shooting at the Elk Trail location. The caller said the suspect, later identified as Roger Tindell, left the residence in a silver BMW, with a female and was believed to be armed.

Deputies quickly located Tindell in a silver BMW and attempted a traffic stop. Tindell failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued through Yucca Valley and Morongo. During the pursuit, Tindell opened fire at pursuing deputies and deputies returned fire.

The pursuit ended several minutes later when Tindell collided with a Sheriff’s patrol car. Again, Tindell opened fire on the deputies and deputies returned fire, striking Tindell.

Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives responded to conduct the investigation. Detectives determined

Homicide Suspect Arrested After Officer Involved Shooting in Morongo Valley