Deputies observed the suspect’s automobile traveling close by as they were at the residence they were called to after a domestic violence incident. The suspect attempted to flee after spotting the deputies, but he collided with another vehicle close to Jeffrey and Camino de Oeste.
Deputies started pursuing the two males who had fled the automobile. According to PCSD, that’s when the shooting involving the officer occurred. A local hospital received one of the hit deputy’s non-life-threatening injuries when he was sent there.
More deputies arrived on the scene to assist as the two suspects ran away. After searching the area for them, deputies apprehended one suspect.
There is still one suspect that PCSD and other law enforcement agencies are searching for. The criminal investigation into this shooting is being handled by the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team.
No one from the community or other deputies was hurt in this event. Anyone with information is urged to call 88-CRIME by PCSD.
Sheriff Nanos claims that the deputy who was shot during the incident was shot. After being struck in the leg, the deputy was sent to Banner Medical Center in non-life-threatening condition.
While one suspect is in custody, the other is still on the loose. The sheriff said that the deputy was ambushed while responding to a report of domestic abuse.
In search of new information, officers are knocking on people’s doors in the neighborhood.
Due to PCSD activity, the Anna E. Lawrence 3-8 School in the Tucson Unified School District, located at 4850 W. Jeffrey Road, experienced a brief lockdown this afternoon. TUSD representatives told KGUN 9 that lessons went on as usual during this period and that all students were safe.
Today’s student release will take place as usual, with administration assisting in escorting pupils to designated pick-up locations.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has characterized the suspect as a person in his 20s with dark hair, a beard, and an approximate height of 5’9″. He is wearing a blue shirt and maybe tan shorts or jeans.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has verified that officers are on their way to the scene of a shooting incident involving a deputy that occurred at Jeffery Road, south of Valencia Road.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputies are currently searching for an unidentified suspect. The PCSD states that this is still a highly active case. Kindly stay away from the area.
According to PCSD, the suspect is a guy Hispanic who was last seen with a black shirt on. According to the department, he “is probably dangerous and armed.”
