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Man dies following Westside shooting Wednesday night, police open investigation

Tucson Police Department
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UPDATE 12/02:

Tucson Police say the man who was injured in a Westside shooting on Wednesday night, Nov. 27, died as a result of his injuries on Sunday, Dec. 1.

TPD identified the victim as 43-year-old Roberto Flores Jr.

According to a TPD media release, multiple callers reported both gunfire and a vehicle collision shortly before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening in the 1400 block of North Hualpai Road, just north of Speedway.

Officers say Flores was moved to St. Mary's Hospital by community members prior to their arrival on-scene. Additional details are limited at this time.

Police have opened a homicide investigation, which remains ongoing. Detectives ask that anyone with information call 911 or 88-CRIME.

ORIGINAL STORY:

A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting on Tucson's westside, according to Tucson Police Department.

TPD says officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of North Hualpai Road, just north of Speedway near the Loop, a little before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. The injured man was found and transported to a hospital.

Police say details are still limited but an investigation is underway.