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Tucson Shootout: 9 Critically Wounded, Suspect Shot by Police
19 Jul
Summary
- Nine individuals sustained critical gunshot wounds early July 19 in downtown Tucson.
- Police encountered and shot a man identified as a suspect fleeing the scene.
- The suspect is in life-threatening condition following the police shooting incident.
In the early morning hours of July 19, a downtown Tucson confrontation escalated into a shooting, resulting in nine people sustaining critical injuries. Officers responded to the scene near Sixth Avenue and Congress Street after hearing multiple gunshots. Investigators believe the incident involved individuals who knew each other.
As officers arrived, they encountered a man fleeing the area, whom they identified as a suspect connected to the shooting. After issuing commands, an officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect. The suspect, who was taken into custody and received first aid, is in life-threatening condition at a local hospital.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is leading the investigation into the police shooting, while Tucson police are conducting a separate internal review for policy violations. Authorities are seeking information and video footage related to the incident.
