TUCSON — Ten people were wounded in a shooting in Tucson, Arizona, at approximately 2 a.m. local time. The incident occurred in a commercial district near downtown Tucson.

Nine people other than the suspect were wounded in the shooting, which took place on East Congress Street. Police officers on routine foot patrol responded to the sound of gunfire and arrived at the scene. Officers encountered a suspect and gave repeated commands before an officer shot the suspect. The suspect is an adult man whose identity is known to police but is not being released publicly.

Officers rendered first aid to the suspect at the scene. He was transported to a hospital with life-threatening wounds. The nine other victims were transported to hospitals in critical condition, and many of them were shot in their extremities.

All victims were adults. No police officers were injured in the incident.

Mayor of Tucson Regina Romero addressed the event in a statement. She said a shooter began shooting in a crowded area, striking nine people before being stopped by a Tucson Police officer. She added that all victims were stabilized and taken to the hospital where there is hope they will recover. The shooting grew out of a confrontation between two groups of people known to each other. Frank Magos is a spokesperson for the Tucson Police Department.

All responding officers were wearing body cameras during the incident. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the shooting. The Tucson Police Department is conducting an internal administrative probe into the officer who shot the suspect. Tucson is the second-most populous city in Arizona.

The shooting resulted in nine civilian victims being transported to hospitals in critical condition, with many suffering gunshot wounds to their extremities. The suspect also sustained life-threatening wounds after being shot by an officer who had issued repeated commands. The event prompted both a criminal investigation by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and an internal administrative probe by the Tucson Police Department into the officer's actions.

All responding officers wore body cameras, and the department has stated that the suspect's identity is known but will not be released to the public. The incident occurred in a commercial district near downtown Tucson, on East Congress Street, at approximately 2 a.m. local time when officers on routine foot patrol heard gunfire and responded. Mayor Regina Romero said all victims were stabilized and expressed hope for their recovery, while noting the nature of the shooting in a crowded area. The confrontation that led to the violence involved two groups of people known to each other, according to police accounts.

Authorities confirmed the shooting occurred at approximately 2 a.m. local time. An officer shot the suspect after verbal commands were not followed. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office continues to gather evidence, including body camera footage from all responding officers. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been filed as of this report. Hospital officials have not released updated conditions for the nine wounded civilians, though earlier statements indicated they were in critical but stable condition. The suspect remains under medical supervision and is not in custody due to his condition. The Tucson Police Department emphasized that the officer involved followed department protocols during the encounter. Community members have expressed concern over public safety in the downtown area, particularly during nighttime hours. Local officials have pledged to review public safety measures in the coming weeks.