Shooting at Empire Pizza in Tucson | Tucson News

At 2 AM in downtown Tucson, a chaotic shooting erupted outside Empire Pizza, leaving nine people wounded—mostly in limbs—and in critical condition. A male suspect fled the scene, was pursued by officers, and shot by a police officer, now hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Witnesses described panic and gunfire, with one shouting warnings in Spanish. Locals say violence at this hour is sadly routine. The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team is now leading the investigation, while Empire Pizza mourns the victims and reflects on the neighborhood’s troubled state. Authorities urge anyone with info or footage to contact 88-CRIME. 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/930301879105d7d3