Two people were killed and several were injured when a gunman opened fire on the Tucson EMT crew and then – in a separate shooting – firefighters arrived at the scene of a burning house, in one report. where did it go.
The details of the shooting are still being worked out. But city firefighters received an emergency call about a structure igniting. Around the same time, police said a gunman opened fire on an ambulance crew answering another call, Cold reported. The report said that one of the respondents, who is 20 years old, had a head injury and the other, who is 21 years old, suffered hand and chest injuries. Police said the 20-year-old was listed in a critical condition; The 21-year-old was listed as stable.
Shortly after the first shot, the 35-year-old suspect fled in an SUV and rushed to the scene of a structure fire, KVOA told. They fired “several rounds” at Tucson Fire Department personnel and neighbors who assisted with the fire. The cold report said a 44-year-old neighbor suffered a head injury and was declared brought dead on the spot. Two others – a fire captain and another bystander – were both gunned down.
KVOA reported that police eventually exchanged gunfire with the shooter, who at one point tried to ram his car into a police vehicle. He was eventually stopped and is reportedly listed in very serious condition. Another victim, whose body was burnt, was recovered from inside the house. The body could not be identified.
The KVOA report states that there are three minors “connected to the residence” and their whereabouts are not known.
Tucson City Mayor Regina Romero issued a statement obtained by KVOA saying her office stands ready to assist with the investigation.
“I have spoken with both Chief Magnus and Chief Ryan and told them they have their full support in whatever they need during this difficult time,” she said.
