A suspect was shot and wounded in a Walmart parking lot in Tucson during an altercation with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents on Friday. The DEA stated agents were engaged in an operation when the shooting occurred, though details of the altercation were not immediately provided.
The incident which led to the wounding of the unnamed suspect, unfolded near Valencia and Midvale Park roads, took place around 5:30 p.m., the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now handling the investigation into the alleged assault of a federal officer that preceded the shooting. The Tucson Police Department was present on the scene but only offered assistance to secure the area, as per a statement obtained by AZ Family.
This event marks the first record of a law enforcement-related shooting in Tucson this year. The condition of the suspect has not been disclosed, and no further information on the nature of the DEA investigation that led to the shooting has been provided. Officials have not released whether any charges have been or will be filed against the suspect.
The FBI has taken the lead in the case, promising more details to be released as their investigation progresses. While the involvement of Tucson police was to help with securing the scene, they have not commented on the case, which is standard procedure when federal agencies are involved. Local news audience has been urged to follow the story as it develops, with updates to be provided via the 13 News YouTube channel.
