TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — UPDATE Monday, April 10:
Tucson police have identified the person found dead on Friday, April 7 was 20-year-old Jesus Romero.
TPD officers say they found Romero, who had been shot, inside a vehicle in the parking lot at 7 E. University Blvd. Bystanders had attempted to give him first aid prior to Tucson Fire Department's arrival, according to police.
Information provided by TPD's homicide investigation revealed Romero and one woman, Makenzy Jarman, had made prior plans to meet and rob a third person at a nearby park.
Police say the attempted robbery ended with a struggle during which time Romero was shot. The third person left the area, as did Romero and Jarman—the two drove off, eventually crashing into a curb near the parking lot where police found Romero's body.
Detectives have arrested Jarman, for probable cause of first degree murder. Jarman has been booked into Pima County Jail on a $500,000 bond.
The investigation is still ongoing. Detectives say anyone with additional information can submit an anonymous tip at 88-CRIME.
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Tucson Police Department says officers found one person dead in a parking lot near North Stone Avenue and East University Boulevard Friday morning around 11:30 a.m.
Officers were in the area after calls reporting a suspected shooting.
According to TPD, the victim is a male. There is no information from police about a possible suspect at this time, nor can TPD confirm whether the possible shooting and person found dead are connected.
Police did not confirm a cause of death.
KGUN 9 will provide further detail if it becomes available.
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