Tucson Shooting Amid Declining Gun Violence | Tucson News

Tucson braces after a mass shooting leaves nine injured, but officials point to a downward trend in gun violence—shootings down 19%, homicides down 29%—thanks to new strategies. The 21-year-old suspect, David Leroy French, is in custody and receiving medical care; he has a prior assault conviction and probation, raising questions about firearm access. Police praised their rapid response, while business owners worry about downtown safety. Mayor calls for federal support to bolster violence prevention. City ramps up safety efforts, including weekend patrols and the Safe City Initiative, urging residents to keep supporting local life. 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/7289fa5b77882673