Tucson police are investigating a homicide on the westside Wednesday.
Jose Ramon Lopez, 43, was found dead in a car in the 1000 block of Colorado Street and Columbia Ave. shortly after midnight.
.@Tucson_Police Gang Unit is here investigating the murder of a man in his early 40’s found shot in a car in the middle of this street. pic.twitter.com/uIZZkZ9dxE
— Alexa Liacko (@AlexaLiacko) November 1, 2017
According to Sgt. Pete Dugan, calls about gunshots in the area. originally came in around 11 p.m. Police investigated but didn't find anything. around midnight, neighbors called police about a suspicious vehicle with its lights on and engine running in the street.
The victim was found in the passenger seat of the car and pronounced dead at the scene.
The car had been reported stolen on the eastside in October.
No suspects are in custody. The gang unit is investigating the case.
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: @Tucson_Police say one person was found dead in a car near Colorado St. & Columbia Ave. earlier today. pic.twitter.com/a80hgkpdWr
— Alexa Liacko (@AlexaLiacko) November 1, 2017
TPD Detectives investigating an early morning Homicide in the area of Colorado St. & Columbia Ave. Anyone w/info is asked to call 88-CRIME. pic.twitter.com/2KwAjwXzyG
— Sergeant Pete Dugan (@SgtDugan) November 1, 2017
Those with information should call 88-CRIME.
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