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Published on March 17, 2024
Tucson Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder Following Fatal Road Rage ShootingSource: Unsplash/ niu niu

A road rage encounter in Tucson, Arizona, escalated fatally on Friday, with 47-year-old Jeffrey Honer losing his life to gunfire. As reported by FOX 10 Phoenix, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said they arrested 41-year-old Jason Jameson in connection with the incident. Jameson, who is now facing a second-degree murder charge, is being held on a $1 million bond at the Pima County Adult Detention Complex.

Deputies were called to the scene before noon on Friday and discovered Honer, who was pronounced dead despite undergoing efforts by bystanders to save him. While at the scene cooperating with the authorities, Jameson was arrested, as noted by U.S. News & World Report.

The details regarding what occurred during the road rage exchange have not been made public yet. An online search did not reveal any lawyer representing Jameson or ready to speak on his behalf. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is likely continuing their investigation to gather more details about the altercation that led to the tragic outcome.

Jameson, who was booked into detention after the shooting, remained in custody up to Saturday. Fox 10 Phoenix reported that Honer, found dead in the road by sheriff's deputies, died in spite of the live-saving attempts made by people nearby. The suspect's bond has been set at a steep $1 million, reflecting the serious nature of the charges he now faces.