TUCSON, ARIZONA — Newly released police body-camera footage is providing additional insight into the Tucson mass shooting that left nine people wounded in downtown Tucson earlier this summer.
The shooting occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on July 19 near the intersection of East Congress Street and North Sixth Avenue, following an argument between two groups outside Empire Pizza & Pub.
According to the Tucson Police Department, the confrontation escalated before David Leroy French allegedly opened fire into the area, striking nine people.
The incident prompted a major emergency response as officers and medical personnel arrived to assist those injured and secure the downtown area. The release of body-camera footage is now offering further information about the events surrounding the shooting and the response that followed.
The shooting has left the Tucson community reflecting on the violence that unfolded in a busy downtown area during the early morning hours. Nine people were wounded in the incident, turning what began as an argument between two groups into a serious act of violence.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Because the case involves an ongoing investigation and allegations against an identified suspect, details concerning responsibility and the sequence of events should be understood as information provided by police unless established through official findings or court proceedings.
The newly released footage is expected to provide additional context as authorities continue working to establish a complete account of what happened that morning.
The Tucson community continues to stand with those who were injured and everyone affected by the July 19 shooting.
