TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A man was shot after firing at officers on West Rillito Street following an altercation, according to the Tucson Police Department.
At about 7:07 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, officers were called regarding an aggravated assault at a Circle K.
Officers found an injured man who was originally hurt at a nearby mobile home park on West Rillito Street.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non life-threatening injuries, and police were told the suspect was armed.
Officers then went to the home of 56-year-old Steven Garcia, who was suspected of the assault.
A shot was heard inside the home and Garcia stepped outside to fire at officers using a handgun, according to the TPD.
Officers fired back at Garcia, who was shortly after pronounced dead.
No one else was injured during the incident, said the TPD.
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Marcos Icahuate joined the KGUN team in September 2022. He previously worked on digital content in Southern California's Imperial County where he was raised.
