9 injured in Tucson mass shooting, police shoot suspect fleeing scene

Ten people were injured in a mass shooting early Sunday morning in Tucson, including a fleeing suspect who was shot by police, authorities said.

The initial shooting occurred around 2 a.m. near the 100 block of East Congress Street, which is one block away from the James A. Walsh Federal Courthouse.

Patrol officers in the area responded to the incident on foot and found the male suspect fleeing the scene.

After police gave multiple commands, an officer shot the suspect, authorities said.

Officers provided aid to the suspect and took him into custody. The Tucson Fire Department transported him to the hospital in life-threatening condition.

Police said nine other individuals had gunshot wounds, mostly to extremities, from the initial shooting, and the suspect was the 10th injured individual. The responding officers provided aid to those individuals before Tucson Fire arrived, and they were all transported to a hospital.

No officers were injured in the pursuit.

Multiple investigations are underway. The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team will handle the criminal investigation. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department will lead an investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and the Tucson Police Department will also conduct its own investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the Tucson mass shooting is asked to contact the PCSD at 520-351-4900.

Arizona leaders speak out on gun violence after mass shooting

Arizona House Democrats released a statement following the mass shooting, calling for reform to gun violence.

“The mass-casualty shooting early this morning in Downtown Tucson is another stark and tragic reminder that gun violence is a public health crisis in our country,” Assistant leader Nancy Guitierrez said in the release. “Our thoughts are with those who were injured and hopefully on their way to recovery. And our brave police and first responders deserve our immense gratitude for a quick response that no-doubt saved lives.”

Guitierrez added that it is “outrageous” and “absurd” that people in the United States have to be “afraid to be in public spaces for fear of being shot.”

“This and all acts of gun violence should be a wake-up call,” she added. “For years, the vast majority of Arizonans have supported common-sense gun violence prevention legislation because they know it can and will reduce violent crime.”

Gabrielle Giffords also spoke out on social media. Giffords, who is married to Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly and is a victim of gun violence, said America’s gun violence has forever changed “too many lives.”

I’m heartbroken to learn that nine people were shot early this morning in downtown Tucson.

Too many lives have been changed forever because of America’s gun violence crisis, in my hometown and across the nation. Mark and I are grateful for the bravery of Tucson’s first…

— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) July 19, 2026

Pima County Attorney Laura Conover released a statement thanking the police for their efforts and the hospital staff, saying she’s hopeful that all nine victims may survive.

“I need to take a moment to stop and thank the officers of the Tucson Police Department who responded so quickly and effectively in a great time of need and for all the staff at the hospital now doing everything possible to keep our community members alive,” Conover said in a release.

State Rep. Mariana Sandoval added that her thoughts are with the victims of the Tucson mass shooting. She thanked the first responders involved and called for gun violence reform.

“No one should have to fear for their safety while spending time in their community,” Sandoval said in a release. “While we cannot prevent every act of violence, we can take common-sense steps to reduce the risk and save lives.

“Arizona must do more to keep guns out of the hands of people who pose a danger, invest in violence prevention, enact universal background checks, establish common-sense gun reform and support community-based efforts that help stop violence before it happens.”

The Arizona Senate Republican Caucus also issued a statement Sunday afternoon, praising the law enforcement and first responders involved in the mass shooting.

“We are grateful for the courageous Tucson police officers and first responders who ran toward danger to stop the threat and provide lifesaving aid,” Senate president Warren Petersen said in a release. “As this tragedy reminds us, evil exists, which is why we remain steadfast in supporting law enforcement and the constitutional rights of law-abiding Arizonans to protect themselves and others.”

Petersen added they are praying for the recovery of those affected and their hearts are with the families.

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