Tucson Shooting Sparks Gun Safety Calls | Tucson News

Early Sunday morning in downtown Tucson, a man opened fire on Congress Street, injuring nine people in a chaotic scene that sent shockwaves through the city’s nightlife district. Officers responded swiftly, confronting the suspect who fled before being shot and taken into custody. All ten involved—including the shooter—were hospitalized with non-fatal injuries, mostly to extremities. The incident has reignited national debates over gun safety, with Tucson’s mayor calling for universal background checks and measures to remove firearms from dangerous individuals. Authorities are launching parallel investigations by the Tucson Police and Pima County Sheriff’s Department, urging witnesses and bystanders to come forward with information or video. The shooting marks the deadliest mass incident in Southern Arizona since the 2011 assassination attempt on Gabrielle Giffords, highlighting the persistent threat of gun violence and its toll on community safety. 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/8939a787cfe76193