TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Police Department (TPD) has identified a third suspect as 35-year-old Cesar Ruiz Valencia.
A warrant for first degree murder was obtained for his arrest.
According to the TPD, the U.S. Marshals Arizona WANTED Task Force was asked for help after efforts to locate Valencia in the Tucson area were unsuccessful.
The arrest happened on Tuesday in the state of Colorado.
Valencia was booked into the Grand County Sherriff’s Office Detention Center.
During the investigation, authorities found out three suspects attempted to rob 38-year-old Elmer Tarazon, which led to the confrontation and deadly shooting.
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UPDATED 08/23/22 3:40 p.m.
TPD officers responded to a report of a shooting on Monday, Aug. 22 at Joaquin Murrieta Park, located at 1400 N. Silverbell Rd.
Officers located shooting victim 38-year-old Elmer Tarazon, a little before 6:30 p.m., on the west side of the park.
They provided emergency care, including administering CPR, prior to the arrival of medics from Tucson Fire Department. He was eventually pronounced dead at Banner-University Medical Center.
TPD officers who responded said they spoke with several witnesses who were able to describe a possible suspect. Investigators said they believe Tarazon argued with someone before the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME, and can remain anonymous.
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Tucson police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead.
Officers responded to Joaquin Murrieta Park just after 6:20 p.m.
The victim that was shot was a adult male who was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
This is a developing story, stick with KGUN9 for updates.
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