Suspect still at large following shooting of Pima County deputy

One suspect remains at large following the shooting of a Pima County Sheriff's deputy on Tuesday.

Authorities are searching for 39-year-old Gabriel Angel Altamirano, who they say ambushed deputies who responded to a domestic violence call involving Altamirano earlier that day. A second suspect is in jail.

A hospital released the victim, Deputy Augustine Gonzalez, who suffered an injury to the leg that was not life-threatening.

Deputies arrived at a home near Jeffrey Road and Camino De Oeste around 10 a.m. Tuesday before leaving the scene, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said during a Wednesday news conference. About two hours later, around 11:50 a.m., Nanos said Gonzalez recognized Altamirano's vehicle returning to the area and began pursuing him.

Two suspects were in the vehicle and attempted to flee before crashing into another vehicle, Nanos said. The suspects then took off on foot before Altamirano fired at the deputies from behind a bush, Nanos said.

A bullet struck Gonzalez in the lower calf, Nanos said. He was able to get away and immediately call for backup. No one else was injured as a result of the shooting, and Nanos said the domestic violence victim is safe.

Responding deputies arrested one man and booked him into jail on outstanding warrants. The Tucson Police Department, which is leading the investigation, said it is not releasing that suspect's name at this time. Authorities have not yet located Altamirano.

Altamirano has a criminal history that Nanos said includes weapons violations, drug possession, aggravated assault and thefts. He will be charged with attempted murder once arrested, Nanos said.

Altamirano had broken into homes in the area, Nanos said. He advised any residents who received a knock at their door to check who it was before opening it, adding that the community must remain on alert.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect should call 911 or 88-CRIME.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Suspect still at large following shooting of Pima County deputy