Community programs keep kids out of trouble after small shooting rampage in Desert Hot Springs

In the wake of Tuesday night’s violent night in Desert Hot Springs, where a young child was shot at Mission Springs Park, local outreach programs began making their presence known in communities in need.

The shooting comes on the heels of several violent crimes involving minors this season.

Earlier this week a two young people were arrested It involves the shooting death of a Coachella man in August.

Two teenagers were injured in a shooting during the VillageFest street fair in Downtown Palm Springs two weeks ago.

Tonight at 6 p.m., KESQ takes a deeper dive into how local outreach programs work with families to keep kids out of trouble after school.