TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities responded to a shooting near Stone and Drachman in Tucson on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Tucson Police Department said there was a confrontation and shooting in the parking lot of a nearby business around 3:30 p.m., and the suspect and victim likely knew each other. The TPD said it appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. One person was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the TPD. The suspect or suspects ran away and have not been located. Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME to remain anonymous.
It was the second shooting in southern Arizona today, and the seventh 13 News has reported on this month.
On Oct. 1, one person was injured in a road rage shooting near Interstate 10 and Ina Road in Marana. The Marana Police Department said the victim was shot in the face and 42-year-old Brian Pace was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault.
On Oct. 2, a man suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting near Drexel and Park in Tucson. No one has been arrested, and anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME.
On Oct. 10, two people were injured in a shooting during a house party near 10th Avenue north of 22nd Street in Tucson. The TPD said two juveniles were arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm in the city limits, and minor in possession of a firearm. The suspects’ names are not being released due to their age.
On Oct. 22, two people were injured in a shooting near Harrison and 22nd in Tucson. The TPD said everyone involved has been interviewed and no one has been arrested yet.
On Oct. 25, several people were shot during a house party on the Pascua Yaqui reservation. The TPD confirmed a two-vehicle crash near Speedway and Stone was connected to the shooting. The TPD said someone was driving the victims to the hospital.
On Oct. 27, a man was injured in a likely accidental self-inflicted shooting at a Walmart in Pima County. The man was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
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