Tucson Police have released an update on the shooting of a 17-year-old in the early morning hours yesterday on the west side.
The Tucson Police Department is investigating a June 26 shooting near Grant Road that left a 17-year-old dead.Officers found a 17-year-old boy with gunshot trauma who was then taken to Banner University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.According to TPD, the victim was at a gathering and became involved in a verbal confrontation with a group of males.The suspects fled the scene prior to police arriving.
A shooting took place on Tucson's west side Sunday near West Grant Road and North Silverbell Road.This story is ongoing as the TPD makes more information public.Bivian Contreras is a real-time editor for KGUN 9. Bivian graduated from the University of Arizona School of Journalism with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcast and is currently pursuing a degree in Broadcast Operational Meteorology.