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Tucson man named as suspect in shooting of deputy
A 39-year-old Tucson man has been identified as the alleged gunman who shot and wounded a deputy Tuesday during a foot chase on Tucson’s southwest side, authorities say. Gabriel Angel Altamirano, one of the two men authorities say were involved in the “ambush” of a Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputy, had evaded capture since he ran away from the shooting scene in the 5000 block of West Jeffrey Road, near West Valencia Road and South Camino de Oesta.
Local opinion: Economic study on Copper World Project is flawed
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:. In debates over economic development projects, rigorous and unbiased analysis is essential. Unfortunately, the recent report by Power Consulting, commissioned by Save the Scenic Santa Ritas (SSSR), on the economic impact of Hudbay’s Copper World Project, falls short on both counts.
August 13th is Now “Daniel ‘El Güero Canelo’ Contreras Day”
Daniel Contreras, owner of El Güero Canelo, is in the spotlight and it’s not just for his locally famous hot dogs wrapped in bacon. On Tuesday, August 13, the Pima County Board of Supervisors proclaimed that August 13 — from that day forward — is “Daniel ‘El Güero Canelo’ Contreras Day.”
Tucson man wanted in probe of 4-year-old daughter's death
Authorities are searching for a 30-year-old Tucson man wanted in connection with an investigation into the death in March of his daughter, 4. Nathan Aaron Peru is wanted on suspicion of sexual conduct with a minor and theft, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said in a news release Wednesday. About...
Two PCSD employees to be fired following investigation into missing K-9
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Two Pima County Sheriff’s Department employees will be terminated following an investigation into a missing K-9. The PCSD confirmed the employees went in front of a disciplinary panel on Tuesday, Aug. 13. They were placed on leave with pay pending the terminations. The employees’...
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect on run after deputy ambushed, shot in Pima County
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - An “armed and dangerous” suspect is on the run after a Pima County deputy was ambushed and shot while responding to a call on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it happened when deputies went to a domestic violence scene at a home in the 5000 block of West Jeffrey Road, which is just south of Valencia Road.
‘We’ve seen a couple of dead horses just rotting.’ Horses dumped out with trash, left to die
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) – At least half a dozen horses have been taken from a section of land in Arizona called the Dogpatch. Now, animal activists are calling for the Pima County Sheriff’s Office to do more about the area, which is located just south of Tucson International Airport.
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