UPDATE: Woman Shot and Injured, Suspect Barricaded in Local Business in Tucson
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is currently dealing with a tense situation on the southside of Tucson, Arizona, after a woman was shot and injured at a local business near East Benson Highway and Columbus Boulevard earlier today. The suspect, a man, is still at large and is believed to be barricaded inside the business.
Law enforcement has closed off Benson Highway from Benton Ave to Herpa Drive as they work to apprehend the suspect. SWAT and bomb squad teams are on the scene, and nearby residents have been advised to shelter in place for their safety.
Neighbors in the area have reported that police presence is not uncommon, but the scale of this operation is unusual. The condition of the injured woman is currently unknown, as is any releasable information about the suspect.
KGUN 9 will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest details on this ongoing situation.
