10 People Hurt in Downtown Tucson Mass Shooting Involving Police

What Happened?

Imagine you’re sleeping peacefully, and suddenly, in the middle of the night, there’s a lot of noise and trouble in the city. That’s kind of what happened in Tucson, Arizona.

• TUCSON, AZ — Ten people got hurt after a mass shooting (that means one person with a gun hurt many people) involving police in downtown Tucson early Sunday morning.

When and Where Did It Happen?

• Around 2 a.m. (super early, like the middle of the night), police went to a shooting near 6th Avenue and Congress Street in downtown Tucson.

How Did the Police Respond?

Here’s what officials said happened, step by step:

1. Police who were already in the area heard gunshots (like loud bangs from a gun).
2. They immediately ran to the area to check it out.
3. They found the suspect (the person they think did the shooting) running away.
4. An officer then shot the suspect.
5. Officers caught the suspect and gave him first aid (simple help to stop bleeding or keep him alive).
6. Tucson Fire crews (the people who help in emergencies) took him to a hospital.
7. He was last listed in a life-threatening condition (that means he was very, very hurt and might not survive).

Who Else Was Hurt?

• Nine other people were also hurt.
• Police said they all had critical gunshot wounds (very serious hurts from bullets) to their arms or legs.

Important: All 10 people (the suspect + 9 others) were hurt. The suspect is in life-threatening condition, and the other 9 have serious arm or leg injuries.

What’s Closed and What Should Drivers Do?

The police blocked off some roads so they can investigate (look for clues):

• 6th Avenue is closed between Pennington Street and Broadway Boulevard.
• Congress Street is closed between Scott and Toole avenues.

Heads up: Drivers should stay away from that area because police are still investigating.

Who Is Investigating?

Think of this like two checks to make sure everything was done right:

• The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting (that’s when a police officer shoots someone).
• Tucson police will also do their own internal check to see if any of their rules were broken.

Once the investigation is done:

• The results will be sent to the Pima County Attorney’s Office (the people who decide if laws were broken) for review.

How Can You Help?

If you know something or saw a video:

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

Bigger Picture

This is not the only time this has happened:

• This is the 10th officer-involved shooting in the Tucson area that Arizona’s Family (a news company) has reported on this year.
• It’s the 52nd in the whole state of Arizona.
• Just the day before (Saturday), there were two more:
  • One with Chandler police at a Tempe apartment complex.
  • One with Mesa police and a person accused of hurting someone.

Summary

Early Sunday morning in downtown Tucson, a shooting hurt 10 people. Police heard shots, chased the suspect, and an officer shot him. The suspect is badly hurt in the hospital, and 9 others have serious arm or leg wounds. Roads are closed, two groups are investigating, and people with info can call 88-CRIME secretly. This is the 10th such police shooting in Tucson this year.

FAQ

Q: What is an officer-involved shooting?
A: It’s when a police officer uses their gun and shoots someone.

Q: Is the suspect in jail?
A: He was caught by police and taken to a hospital because he was very hurt. We don’t know his jail status yet.

Q: Can I send a video I took of the scene?
A: Yes! If you have photos or video of breaking news, you can send it to the news station with a short description.

Q: Will there be more updates?
A: Yes, this is a developing story, meaning news will change as police learn more.

Q: What does "anonymous tip" mean?
A: It means you can tell the police what you know without giving your name.