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Manslaughter charges for 17-year-old suspect in apartment shooting near Shannon Road

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — UPDATE: 04/05/2023

According to the Tucson Police Department on Tuesday, April 4th a 17-year-old turned himself in for a shooting that happened on April 3rd.

He was charged with manslaughter and for being a minor in possession of a firearm.

Police say he has been booked into the Pima County Jail and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.

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The Tucson Police Department responded to reports of gunshots at an apartment complex on Shannon Road.

The incident occurred on April 3, around 2 a.m. at 41 South Shannon Road.

As officers arrived, they found an unresponsive man inside a parked car.

Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead on scene.

The victim was identified as 18-year-old Ruben Rios. Next of kin has been notified.

Investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information, contact 911 or 88-CRIME.

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