A mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, left at least 10 people wounded early Sunday after gunfire broke out in a crowded entertainment district, according to officials. The violence unfolded in the East Congress Street area, a busy nightlife corridor in the city.
Authorities said a gunman opened fire in the district, injuring multiple people as crowds were gathered nearby. Police later said an officer shot a suspect who was trying to flee the scene, adding another wounded person to the overall toll reported by officials.
The shooting sent officers and emergency crews into the downtown area as they worked to secure the scene and assist victims. The incident shook one of Tucson’s most active social and entertainment areas, where late-night foot traffic can be heavy on weekends.
Officials were continuing to investigate the circumstances of the attack, including how the gunfire began and the sequence of events that led to the officer-involved shooting. Further details were expected as police reviewed the case and updated the number and conditions of those hurt.
