10 People Hurt After Mass Shooting Involving Police in Downtown Tucson

What Happened?

Imagine you’re sleeping peacefully, and then something scary happens in your city. That’s what went down in Tucson, Arizona (a city in the USA) early on a Sunday morning.

• Where: Downtown Tucson, near 6th Avenue and Congress Street.
• When: Around 2 a.m. (super early, like the middle of the night).
• Who: Ten people got hurt, including a suspect (a person police think did something wrong) and nine other people.

How The Police Responded

Think of police officers as guards who run toward danger to help. Here’s what they did, step by step:

1. Police heard loud bangs (gunshots) near 6th Avenue and Congress Street.
2. They immediately ran to the area.
3. They saw a suspect running away.
4. An officer shot the suspect.
5. They caught the suspect (took him into custody) and gave him first aid (basic help like stopping bleeding).
6. Tucson Fire crews (like firefighter medics) took the suspect to a hospital.
7. The suspect was in a very bad, life-threatening condition (meaning he could die).

Important: Nine other people were also hurt. Police say they all had critical gunshot wounds to their arms or legs. That means they were badly hurt but the injuries were in their limbs, not everywhere.

Road Closures and What Drivers Should Do

The police blocked some streets so they could investigate (look for clues):

• 6th Avenue is closed between Pennington Street and Broadway Boulevard.

• Congress Street is closed between Scott and Toole Avenues.

• Drivers (people in cars) should stay away from the area while police work.

Important: Avoid the scene! It helps police do their job safely.

Who Is Investigating?

When police are involved in shooting someone, other groups check if everything was done right.

• The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (like the main detective boss for the area) is leading the investigation.
• Tucson police will also do their own internal check to see if any of their rules were broken.
• After the investigation, the results go to the Pima County Attorney’s Office (lawyers who decide if charges are needed) for review.

How You Can Help

If you know something or saw a video, you can be a helper!

• Call 88-CRIME and mention the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
• Your tip can be anonymous (they won’t tell who you are).

Bigger Picture: Officer-Involved Shootings

This isn’t the only time this has happened.

• This is the 10th officer-involved shooting in the Tucson area reported by Arizona’s Family this year.
• It’s the 52nd in the whole state of Arizona.
• Just the day before (Saturday), two more happened in the Valley:
  • Chandler police at a Tempe apartment complex.
  • Mesa police and a homicide suspect (someone accused of killing a person).

Important: This is a developing story (new info may come). Check back for updates.

Summary

Early Sunday, a mass shooting in downtown Tucson left 10 people hurt, including a suspect shot by police who is in life-threatening condition. Nine others have critical arm or leg wounds. Streets are closed, investigations are underway by the Sheriff and police, and the public can share anonymous tips via 88-CRIME. This is the 10th such Tucson-area shooting this year and 52nd statewide.

FAQ

Q: What is an officer-involved shooting?
A: It’s when a police officer uses their gun and shoots someone, and then it has to be looked into.

Q: Are the streets still open near the shooting?
A: No. 6th Avenue and Congress Street are closed in certain parts. Drivers should avoid the area.

Q: Can I report what I saw without giving my name?
A: Yes! Call 88-CRIME and your tip can be anonymous.

Q: Who checks if the police did something wrong?
A: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department investigates, Tucson police do an internal review, and then the County Attorney’s Office reviews the findings.

Q: Is this a common thing in Arizona?
A: This was the 10th in Tucson area this year and 52nd in the state, so it has happened multiple times.