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Man shot at Silverbell Road sports bar dies in custody

Posted at 4:15 PM, Jan 24, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-24 18:15:27-05

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — UPDATE 01/25

Tucson Police Department says it is conducting a homicide investigation related to the death of 61-year-old Jose Flores.

Flores was charged and booked into Pima County Jail for threats made at a Famous Sam's near Grant and Silverbell Roads in December.

Flores was shot in the bar during the second of two incidents on Dec. 18, 2022, during which time Flores exhibited "disruptive behavior," according to TPD. According to the investigation, Flores had a rifle during the second incident, but did not fire any shots.

A different bar patron, however, did fire a shot, wounding Flores.

Flores was treated for his injuries and booked into Pima County Jail the day he was released from Banner - University Medical Center.

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ORIGINAL STORY:

The Pima County Sheriff's Department responded to an unresponsive inmate in his cell on Monday around 10:15 p.m.

After life-saving measures, the inmate was pronounced dead.

There were no signs of trauma and no suspicious circumstances.

The inmate was identified as 61-year-old Jose Flores.

Authorities booked Flores into the Pima County Adult Detention Complex on Monday, Jan. 16 for multiple charges of aggravated assault and terrorism.

Deputies say he was housed in a medical unit, attempting to recover from a major medical procedure prior to the incident.

At this time, his cause of death is unknown.

This investigation remains ongoing.

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