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UPDATE: TPD identifies homicide suspect; attempting to locate police say

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UPDATE - 8/24

Tucson Police Department has announced that detectives have identified 26-year-old Crist Defrenchi as the suspect from the fatal shooting that occurred on August 2.

The department changed the location of the shooting to the 7400 block of S. Wilmot Rd.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Defrenchi for 1st Degree Murder.

He is described as 5'8 and 140 lbs. and should be considered to be likely armed and potentially dangerous.

"If located, do not approach and call 911 immediately," TPD said.

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Detectives are investigating a shooting that took place in the 6200 block of East Benson Highway, west of South Wilmot and the I-10 Frontage roads, at around noon.

Tucson Police say there is one adult male victim and no suspects in custody.

Details to follow.