UPDATE (4/21)
39-year-old Michael Alex Montano Mendoza was shot and killed at a pawn shop near Irvington and I-19 after assaulting an employee, Tucson Police said in a press release.
Police say Mendoza walked into a pawn shop Friday evening. He and an employee, identifed as a 24-year-old man, stepped outside into the parking lot to look at merchandise.
That's when Mendoza assualted the employee, who shot him, according to police. Mendoza was pronounced dead at the scene. The employee suffered minor injuries.
The employee called 911 and was identified as the suspected shooter. Police say they are not charging him, but are still investigating, and will be presenting the case to the Pima County Attorney's Office for review.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
The Tucson Police Department has confirmed that a man died after a shooting that took place on Irvington near I-19.
TPD is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday evening on the city’s south side.
Officers responded to the 900 block of W. Irvington Road just after 6 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found an adult man with gunshot wounds. Officers attempted lifesaving efforts, but the man died at the scene.
Police say a suspect was located and detained nearby. At this time, no other suspects are being sought.
Detectives remain on scene as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released any additional details.
This is a developing story. Stay with KGUN 9 for updates.
