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Arrest made for Friday shooting near Amphi High School

Crime Scene
Posted at 5:01 PM, Sep 09, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-12 15:22:09-04

UPDATE 09/12/22

Tucson police arrested 37-year-old James Hutchison in connection with the shooting near Prince and Oracle Roads Friday, Sept. 9.

TPD says Hutchinson, who had an outstanding felony warrant, was arrested on several charges for the shooting, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, discharging a weapon within city limits, and possession of narcotics drugs.

Amphi high school was locked down briefly following the incident, but the shooting did not occur on campus. No one from the school was involve, police told KGUN 9.

The Tucson Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Prince Road and Oracle Road.

Officers located a man victim who has non-life threatening injuries from gunshot trauma.

The man was taken to the hospital.

Officers believe the suspect fled the area.

Amphi High School was on a brief lockdown that has since been lifted.

Parents were notified about pickup changing to the East entrance of campus.

Buses were slightly delayed.

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