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UPDATE: Suspect taken to hospital following barricade situation in Midtown

TPD, SWAT investigating hostage situation on Tucson's Northside
SWAT, TPD investigating hostage situation on Tucson's Northside
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Story Updated on March 11th, at 6:13 a.m.:

Tucson police tell KGUN 9 a suspect has been taken to the hospital.

According to Officer Francisco Magos, patrol officers were looking for a suspect who was wanted on felony domestic violence charges. When officers arrived at the home, the suspect refused to exit.

Magos says while law enforcement were switching out positions, the suspect began firing his gun multiple times at police. No law enforcement personnel were injured.

Police were eventually able to get inside the house through a "breach". Once inside, officers again attempted to communicate with the suspect.

"They could see that he was armed, and they attempted again to talk to him. However, the suspect ultimately sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound," Magos said.

Tucson Fire Department crews on scene were able to transport the suspect to the hospital.

The Pima County Regional Critical Incident Team is now investigating this officer-involved shooting.

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The Tucson Police Department, hostage negotiators and SWAT are on scene of a barricade situation in Midtown.

TPD said it started while they were looking for a suspect connected to a domestic violence situation around 10 a.m., Sunday.

Police tell KGUN 9 a subject is barricaded inside a home on Richey Blvd, near East Fort Lowell Rd and North Dodge Blvd.

KGUN 9 crews on scene said they've heard gunshots from the scene but TPD said no injuries have been reported.

This is a developing situation. Stay with KGUN 9 for the latest updates.