At least 10 people were wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the 100 block of East Congress Street, an area known for its nightlife.
A gunman opened fire in the crowded district, striking nine individuals primarily in their extremities, according to officials. The suspect attempted to flee the scene but was shot by a Tucson police officer. He was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition.
Officers patrolling nearby heard multiple gunshots and responded immediately, encountering a man fleeing the scene. Despite commands from officers, the suspect continued to flee, prompting a uniformed officer to discharge his weapon. The suspect was taken into custody and received first aid before being transported to the hospital.
Responding officers and firefighters provided emergency medical aid to the victims, all of whom were transported to local hospitals. No deaths were reported, and Mayor Regina Romero expressed hope for their recovery. No officers were injured in the incident.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, while the Tucson Police Department will conduct a separate review for any policy violations.
Mayor Romero condemned the shooting, citing it as another instance of gun violence and pointing to what she described as weak gun safety laws in Arizona. She advocated for measures such as universal background checks, extreme risk laws, and funding for violence prevention programs.
