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Shooting on Christmas Eve leaves one dead

TPD responded to a homicide at Speedway and Swan. Photo courtesy of Google Images.
Posted at 2:15 PM, Dec 27, 2022
and last updated 2022-12-27 16:15:40-05

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Police Department heard of a shooting near North Swan Road and East Speedway Boulevard. Officers say it happened around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.

A 21-year-old woman identified as Jada Thompson showed up at the Tucson Medical Center with life-threatening injuries from wounds.

She was then transported to Banner University Medical Center in critical condition.

According to TPD, Thompson was going north on North Swan Road when the incident with another driver happened.

Apparently, the driver of the other car fired at Thompson's car, hitting her.

There are no suspects in custody.

On Sunday, the TPD was notified of Thompson's passing. Her family was notified.

This investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information, contact 911 or 88-CRIME.

Related: 2 arrested in the fatal shooting on Christmas Eve

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