TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Tucson Police Department says officers were involved in an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning, July 19.
The TPD said in a news conference this morning it happened on East Congress Street and North 6th Avenue about 2:00 a.m. when officers on foot patrol heard gunshots and responded to the area.
That news conference can be watched in the video player above.
Police say as officers arrived, they encountered a male suspect running from the scene.
Officers gave the suspect multiple commands before a uniformed officer fired his department-issued firearm and hit the suspect.
A witness described the scene to 13 News reporter Ariana Ariza. You can watch his interview below.
The suspect was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
During the initial shooting, police say nine people suffered gunshot wounds, mostly to their extremities.
Officers immediately provided medical aid to many of the victims before TFD personnel arrived and transported all the victims to a local hospital for treatment.
No officers were injured during the incident.
The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team, or PRCIT, has been activated to handle the criminal investigation of this incident. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is the lead investigating agency for this officer-involved shooting.
The Tucson Police Department will be conducting a separate, but parallel investigation to determine if any policy violations occurred.
As is standard practice in all officer-involved shootings, all findings will be forwarded to the Pima County Attorney’s Office for review once the investigation is complete.
Investigators are asking anyone with information or who may have video of the incident to contact 88-CRIME, and reference Pima County Sheriff’s Department case number 260719048. You can remain anonymous.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero issued the following statement about the shooting:
“Last night, Tucson experienced another serious and senseless act of gun violence. A shooter recklessly began shooting in a crowded area striking nine people before being stopped by a Tucson Police Officer. Thanks to the quick actions and excellent care provided by our fire fighters and police officers, all victims were stabilized and taken to the hospital where we are hopeful they will all recover.”
“As we all know too well, the impact resulting from this act of gun violence reaches beyond the scene and the victims. It affects all of us: family and friends, first responders, the witnesses, our entire community. We know these moments leave a lasting impression on us and our sense of safety.”
“Easy access to guns and Arizona’s weak gun safety laws have continued to put all of us at risk. From requiring universal background checks to extreme risk laws to funding violence prevention there is more lawmakers can and should do.”
“We all deserve to be safe in all public spaces, in our schools, in our homes, in our shopping malls, and in our places of worship.”
“For the victims, you have my prayers for healing and a speedy recovery. To the first responders, you have my gratitude. To our community, join us in taking action against gun violence and helping the victims and those affected by gun violence to heal.”
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