Tucson police have detained several people in connection with a stabbing incident on the east side.
Sgt. Pete Dugan, a spokesman for the department, said just after 1:15 p.m. they received calls of a man chasing another man near 29th and Craycroft, possibly armed with a gun.
6+ TPD cars on scene here just off 29th and Craycroft. Parking lot taped off. More info to come soon @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/UqqBhxjYFF
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowKGUN) February 2, 2017
Dugan said there was an altercation between several individuals that led to a stabbing. No shots were fired.
A man was stabbed with a knife multiple times and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Across street on other corner -- 2 TPD cars in parking lot, 2 more not shown just down the street to the right of the photo. @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/bSpmgu3O4J
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowKGUN) February 2, 2017
Police have detained several people who they believed were involved in the incident.
Dugan said this incident is possibly gang related, gang units are on scene investigating at this time.
UPDATE: 1 person stabbed & taken to hospital. Non-life threatening injuries. Several people detained. Near 29th and Craycroft @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/GDSPwDvvav
— Max Darrow (@MaxDarrowKGUN) February 2, 2017
Anyone with information is asked to call 9-1-1 or 88-CRIME, you can remain anonymous.
