Woman, 65, charged with murder after assault victim found dead in Palm Desert

Vicky Kim, 65, was arrested at the scene after deputies found an assault victim dead in Palm Desert, CA. Homicide investigators have taken over the case.

Murder arrest in Palm Desert after "unknown trouble" call

A 65-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a Friday morning call that drew deputies to a residential street in Palm Desert, California, NY Post Metro reports.

Officers from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office Palm Desert Station responded to the 35000 block of Gateway Drive at 9:47 a.m. after receiving a report of "unknown trouble." On arrival, they found a victim suffering from traumatic injuries consistent with a physical assault. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Vicky Kim was taken into custody at the location and subsequently booked on murder charges.

The incident took place near The Enclave condo community, according to local broadcaster KESQ. Yellow tape was visible around the residential area as investigators worked the scene.

Homicide investigators from the Riverside Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit have since assumed control of the investigation. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office declined to release further details, citing the active investigation.

The identity of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Source: NY Post Metro