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Police: One dead in shooting near Park and East Second Street

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Posted at 7:17 AM, Apr 22, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-28 22:17:19-04

Updated on April 28, 2022 at 7:03 p.m.

The Tucson Police Department has identified the shooting suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Trevontea Tyron Howard-Brown.

Howard-Brown is described as 145 pounds standing at five feet and eight inches.

He has colored tipped dreadlocks, tattoos covering his neck and arms and possibly wearing glasses.

According to TPD the warrant is for First Degree Murder and Attempted First Degree Murder.

Howard-Brown should be considered armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach him and call 911 immediately.

Those with information should call 911 or 88-CRIME.

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One person died in an early-morning shooting near Park Avenue and East Second Street.

Tucson police say officers responded to 911 calls around 2 a.m. Police say a man was found dead after a confrontation between two groups.

Once on scene, officers located the adult man with gunshot trauma. One victim, 24-year-old Harrison Weber was pronounced dead on the scene.

A second victim, an unnamed 21-year-old man, was located with serious injuries and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. His condition eventually stabilized.

Officers searched the area from the air and with K9 units. They did not find the suspect.

Detectives are in the process of examining forensic evidence and conducting additional interviews in hopes of identifying the suspect and a motive.

Those with information should call 911 or 88-CRIME.

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