A Pima County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a shooting near Ajo and Country Club Tuesday after attempting a traffic stop in the 3100 block of east Ajo.
The deputy approached the vehicle and made contact with the suspect, identified Wednesday as Juan Manuel Correa-Leyva. During the interaction between the two, Correa-Leyva attempted to flee, resulting in the deputy being dragged a short distance.
PCSD say Correa-Leyva then fled west towards Country Club, but was stopped by traffic at the intersection. The deputy followed, approaching him on his motorcycle. Correa-Leyva exited the vehicle, fired one shot at the deputy and struck him in the leg.
The deputy fired back, killing Correa-Leyva.
The deputy has been identified as Jose Velasco. He was released from the hospital after undergoing treatment at Banner UMC for non-life-threatening injuries.
The intersection of Ajo Way and Country Club was closed in all four directions.