TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Pima County Sheriff's Department has arrested a 17-year-old male in connection to a homicide investigation.
On November 11, just before 9 p.m., a 15-year-old male was found near 6th Avenue and 30th Street with gunshot wounds. According to a press release provided by South Tucson Police Department, the minor died from his injuries.
The name of the victim was not provided in the release.
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The person arrested was booked into Pima County Jail and is being charged as an adult for discharging a firearm, minor in possession of a firearm, and disorderly conduct involving a firearm.
The homicide investigation is ongoing and still in early stages.
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