Tucson Police officers are responding to a domestic violence incident near Valencia Rd. and 12th Ave. Wednesday night.
Officers say a man assaulted his girlfriend at a home near a care facility for elderly people and faces felony assault charges.
#BREAKING: On the scene right now near 12th and Valencia. Elderly care facility nearby evac’d as @Tucson_Police look for man wanted in Domestic Violence Incident earlier. @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/OGTRoPvmjE
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowTV) January 18, 2018
Sgt. Pete Dugan with TPD says the woman who was assaulted has minor injuries.
Dugan says the man has been seen near the care facility with a gun and has made threats.
Another closer look at the scene, police helicopter was circling, light on, just a few moments ago. Still do not know if anyone is in custody. @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/b4pNYS4LGC
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowTV) January 18, 2018
SWAT teams are assisting in the evacuation of the care facility.
UPDATE FROM SGT. ON SCENE: they’re now serving a search warrant for evidence at home. Didn’t find suspect, nobody in custody. Most of scene is clear now. @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/CqHFxOu9hq
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowTV) January 18, 2018
Stay with KGUN9 and kgun9.com for updates on this developing story.
