Probation, Plea, and Public Outcry | Tucson News

A downtown Tucson shooting left nine injured, sparking outrage and renewed debate over prosecutorial leniency. The 21-year-old suspect, David Leroy French, was on probation for a 2024 shooting — a case where prosecutors dropped a mandatory prison charge in exchange for his guilty plea. Critics, including a former top prosecutor, argue the deal was too soft, while the county attorney defends it as a chance for rehabilitation, citing French’s work ethic and remorse. Now, a petition seeks to revoke his probation, with a court date set for August 3rd — as the community watches whether justice will be served or another second chance granted. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40389238fd7f6733