Palm Springs, Arizona Police increase patrols following Tuscon shooting

TUCSON, Arizona — PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Palm Springs police officers showed their support for the community Tuesday night following a deadly shooting in Tucson, Arizona.

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said in a statement on social media that the department is increasing patrols throughout downtown Palm Springs.

Mills added that several officers also went to the Arenas District to offer support and reassurance to the community.

Among those officers was soon-to-be Police Chief Kyle Stjerne, who is set to take over for Mills after his retirement Saturday.