Sunday turned tense in Pima County as a suspect was taken into custody following a deputy-involved shooting, according to the sheriff’s department. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department activated the Pima Regional Critical Incident Team, and investigators moved into the area near Naomi Road while detectives worked the scene. Officials say the investigation is active and they are not yet releasing a full account of what led up to the gunfire.
Multiple agencies swarmed the area before the arrest. Local outlets reported that a suspect was ultimately detained after authorities converged on the stretch near 6900 West Naomi Road. According to Atlanta News First, investigators later confirmed they had taken a suspect into custody at the scene.
Investigation Underway
The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team, which is called in for officer-involved shootings, is now running the criminal probe. As KGUN 9 notes, local departments typically post on social media when PRCIT is activated, and detectives then fan out across the scene to collect evidence and document what happened. Once that work is done, PRCIT investigations are usually forwarded to the Pima County Attorney’s Office for review, according to AZFamily.
Local Context
Deputy-involved shootings have been under a steady microscope in Pima County this year. On January 11, a Marana incident that ended in arrests also triggered a PRCIT review, highlighting how often the regional team is called out for these cases. That earlier shooting was covered by KOLD, which reported on the ensuing investigation. The latest arrest near Naomi Road now drops into that growing list of cases residents and officials are watching closely for answers.
What Comes Next
Authorities say more details will come out as the criminal investigation moves forward and as the Pima County Attorney’s Office reviews PRCIT’s findings, according to Atlanta News First. For now, anyone with information is urged to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department non-emergency line at (520) 351-4900. Tip and contact resources are listed on the Pima County Sheriff’s Department website.
