Tucson mass shooting leaves at least 10 wounded in entertainment district
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At least 10 people were injured in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, after a gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) said the suspect, whose identity was not released, allegedly attempted to flee the scene before being shot by a responding officer. He was taken to a local hospital with a life-threatening condition.
No deaths were reported, but nine victims suffered gunshot wounds, according to Mayor Regina Romero. Police said the victims suffered gunshot wounds mainly to their extremities, including their arms and legs.
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A Tucson Police Department forensic photographer takes photos of the scene where nine people were injured in a shooting in downtown Tucson early Sunday morning, July 19, 2026. (Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star)
“Last night, Tucson faced another serious and senseless act of gun violence,” Romero said in a statement Sunday. he said. “A shooter recklessly began shooting in a crowded area and attacked nine people before being stopped by a Tucson Police Officer.”
Police said the attack took place around 2 a.m. in the 100 block of East Congress Street in the city center, which is famous for its bars, restaurants and nightlife.
Police officers on patrol nearby reportedly heard multiple gunshots and immediately responded on foot when they encountered a man running from the scene.
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The evidence marks were located near the clothing as part of the Tucson Police Department investigation into a shooting in downtown Tucson early Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, that injured nine people. (Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star)
TPD said a uniformed officer fired his gun at the fleeing suspect after the suspect allegedly ignored officers’ repeated commands.
Police took the suspect into custody and Tucson Fire Department personnel administered first aid before transporting him to a local hospital.
Responding officers also provided emergency medical aid to multiple victims before firefighters arrived. All the injured were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
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No officer was injured in the incident.
“Thanks to the quick response and excellent care of our firefighters and police officers, all victims were stabilized and taken to the hospital, where we hope they will all recover,” Romero said. he said.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. TPD will also conduct a separate investigation to determine if any policy violations occurred.
Regina Romero speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP)
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The Democratic mayor also condemned the attack and noted what he described as Arizona’s weak gun safety laws.
“Easy access to guns and Arizona’s weak gun safety laws continue to put us all at risk,” Romero said. “From mandating universal background checks to extreme risk laws to funding violence prevention, there is more lawmakers can and should do.”
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
