UPDATE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28:
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released new pictures of the suspect. PCSD asks anyone with information to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
The stolen car has been located near E. Irvington Road & S. Palo Verde Road. According to PCSD, both victims are in critical condition.
UPDATE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27:
Family members identified one of the victims of the shooting as Juan Cristobal Flores.
His father, Reyes Flores, said his son is fighting for his life.
“What we are very sure about is that the authorities must pursue that person to whatever place he might find himself and bring it to justice. That will give us perhaps very little comfort," said Reyes Flores.
Catalina United Methodist Church issued the following statement following the shooting:
"Catalina United Methodist Church is shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the recent shooting involving Juan Cristobal Flores, a beloved member of our faith community.
Juan has been part of the Catalina UMC family for more than ten years through our Scholar Singers program, which supports student musicians at the University of Arizona in their academic and vocational pursuits. During that time, he has been a vital and cherished member of our Sanctuary Choir, sharing his extraordinary voice, deep faith, and generous spirit with our congregation. Juan is known among us as kind, gentle, caring, and profoundly gifted.
We hold Juan, his family and friends, and his medical team in our prayers as he remains in critical condition. We are praying earnestly for his healing and full recovery. Juan is a young man with a promising future, and this act of violence has deeply impacted all who know and love him.
Catalina United Methodist Church joins Juan’s family and local authorities in calling on the wider community for assistance. Anyone with information related to this incident or the person of interest is urged to contact law enforcement immediately by calling 911 or 88-CRIME. Information may be shared anonymously.
Justice depends on the courage and care of our community. We remain rooted in prayer and hope, and committed to love, accountability, and peace."
UPDATE 5:36 p.m.
PCSD is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen car and a person of interest connected to the shooting.
The person is described as a Caucasian or Hispanic male, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds.
The car is described as a white 2012 Volvo XC 90, with Arizona license plate number C4A8Z4.
PCSD urges you not to approach the person or car, but to call 911 or 88-crime if you have any information.
According to PCSD, the person who was detained this morning is no longer detained.
UPDATE 3:52 p.m.
East Valencia Road has reopened.
Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona released the following statement: "With heavy hearts, our thoughts and prayers are with our employees and their loved ones in the wake of the terrible event that took place at our Valencia Donation Center this morning.
At this time, we can confirm that both employees have been transported to the hospital.
Our safety and leadership teams are working with law enforcement to ensure the safety and care of all Goodwill of Southern Arizona employees and the community.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. We do not have any additional details to share at the moment.
Goodwill would like to thank the first responders and healthcare personnel for their quick and professional response in a time of crisis."
UPDATE 12:15 p.m.
A person of interest is detained following a reported shooting at a Goodwill Donation Center on the Southeast side on Friday morning.
According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, a call about a shooting at the Goodwill, located at 7650 E. Valencia Rd. came in just before 9:30 a.m. Goodwill was open at the time.
According to PCSD, two employees were taken to the hospital: a female employee with gunshot wounds and a male employee with a gunshot wound, who is in life-threatening condition.
Valencia Road is closed both east and westbound between Pantano and Kolb.
KGUN 9 will update as more information is shared.
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Pima County Sheriff's Department is on the scene of a reported shooting at a Goodwill Donation Center on East Valencia Road, west of the community of Rita Ranch.
Valencia is closed in both directions. Drivers should look for an alternate route.
