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PCSD: Deputies investigate suspicious death on Nebraska Street

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Posted at 5:43 PM, Mar 22, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-23 20:24:20-04

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a suspicious death on Nebraska Street March 22.

On Monday, around 3:45 p.m., deputies responded to the area of the 2000 block of West Nebraska Street (near Irvington and Mission roads) for a report of a man having trouble breathing, according to PCSD. Upon arrival, deputies found the man with obvious signs of trauma.

PCSD says Drexel Heights Fire Department personnel conducted lifesaving efforts, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 49-year-old Kevin Lawrence.

Detectives were called to the scene to continue the investigation.

The cause of death is still pending results from an autopsy, PCSD says. No arrests have been made at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

No further details were immediately released.