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Armed robbery investigation leads to deputy-involved shooting

Investigators say deputies were attempting to serve arrest warrants to a female and male suspect in connection with an armed robbery.
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deputy-involved shooting. The shooting happened late Sunday near Cortaro Farms Road and Interstate 10.

Investigators say deputies were attempting to serve arrest warrants to a female and male suspect, believed to be involved in an armed robbery. Upon doing so, investigators say both suspects ran. The man was armed with a handgun, which led to the deputy-involved shooting.

According to PCSD, the deputy was not injured during the shooting. The male suspect was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injures. PCSD also said the female victim is currently in custody facing numerous felony charges.

This investigation is ongoing.