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Police arrest man involved in shooting that sent 5-year-old girl, man to hospital

Posted at 3:04 PM, Feb 02, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-17 23:17:57-05

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Tucson Police Department responded to a shooting near 29th Street and Craycroft Road Feb. 2 night.

According to TPD, two people were hit by gunfire during this incident. A 24-year-old man, who police are calling the target of the shooting and a 5-year-old girl who has no relation to the other victim.

TPD Chief Magnus says the girl was in a vehicle was with her grandmother when she was struck in the head with a stray bullet.

Magnus says the child is currently fighting for her life.

On February 3, officers arrested and booked 25-year-old Deandre L. Williams.

TPD is asking the public to call 88-CRIME if you have any information on this shooting.